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PROCYON

Re-entered 3 Dec 2014

PROCYON (NORAD 40322, COSPAR 2014-076D) 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 TOK / ISASJ as part of the Tokyo programme. The spacecraft was built by TOK/ISASJ on the Procyon bus, with a mass of 65 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
65
kg mass

Lifecycle

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

Specifications

NORAD ID40322
COSPAR2014-076D
TypeSatellite
OperatorTOK / ISASJ
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerTOK/ISASJ
BusProcyon
Mass65 kg (62.5 kg dry)
ProgrammeTokyo
CategoryPLAN
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude245 × -50,902 km
Inclination29.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to PROCYON?

PROCYON 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 PROCYON re-enter the atmosphere?

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

Who operated and built PROCYON?

PROCYON was operated by TOK / ISASJ and built by TOK/ISASJ (J).

Launched together

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