MOVE 2
Re-entered 18 Jul 2025MOVE 2 (NORAD 43780, COSPAR 2018-099Y) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 2025, launched on 3 Dec 2018 on the SSO-A mission. It was operated by TUM as part of the TUM programme. The spacecraft was built by TUM 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 MOVE 2?
MOVE 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 2025, 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 MOVE 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
MOVE 2 re-entered on 18 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MOVE 2?
MOVE 2 was operated by TUM and built by TUM (D).