Irazu
Re-entered 4 Mar 2020Irazu (NORAD 43468, COSPAR 1998-067NR) was a CR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Mar 2020, launched on 2 Apr 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ACAE / ITCR as part of the ACAE programme. The spacecraft was built by ITCR on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 Irazu?
Irazu re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Mar 2020, 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 Irazu re-enter the atmosphere?
Irazu re-entered on 4 Mar 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Irazu?
Irazu was operated by ACAE / ITCR and built by ITCR (CR).