Astranis DemoSat-2
Re-entered 24 Jun 2024Astranis DemoSat-2 (NORAD 43127, COSPAR 2018-004S) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 2024, launched on 12 Jan 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by ASTRAN as part of the Astranis programme. The spacecraft was built by ASTRAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Astranis DemoSat-2?
Astranis DemoSat-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Astranis DemoSat-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Astranis DemoSat-2 re-entered on 24 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Astranis DemoSat-2?
Astranis DemoSat-2 was operated by ASTRAN and built by ASTRAN (US).