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ARTSAT-2

Re-entered 3 Dec 2014

ARTSAT-2 (NORAD 40321, COSPAR 2014-076C) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 2014, launched on 3 Dec 2014 on the Hayabusa-2 mission. It was operated by TAMA as part of the Tama programme. The spacecraft was built by TAMA on the Artsat-2 bus, with a mass of 32 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2014
launched
2014
re-entered
0
years on orbit
32
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Dec 2014 · on the Hayabusa-2 mission
Operational1 Jan 2015 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2015 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Dec 2014 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID40321
COSPAR2014-076C
TypeSatellite
OperatorTAMA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerTAMA
BusArtsat-2
Mass32 kg
ProgrammeTama
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude245 × -50,902 km
Inclination29.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to ARTSAT-2?

ARTSAT-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did ARTSAT-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

ARTSAT-2 re-entered on 3 Dec 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built ARTSAT-2?

ARTSAT-2 was operated by TAMA and built by TAMA (J).

Launched together

Hayabusa-2Re-entered 2014Shin'en-2Re-entered 2014PROCYONRe-entered 2014
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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