CSIM-FD
Re-entered 9 Aug 2025CSIM-FD (NORAD 43793, COSPAR 2018-099AM) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Aug 2025, launched on 3 Dec 2018 on the SSO-A mission. It was operated by CLASP as part of the UCO programme. The spacecraft was built by BLCAN on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 CSIM-FD?
CSIM-FD re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Aug 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 CSIM-FD re-enter the atmosphere?
CSIM-FD re-entered on 9 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CSIM-FD?
CSIM-FD was operated by CLASP and built by BLCAN (US).