BRIO
Re-entered 15 Jul 2025BRIO (NORAD 43813, COSPAR 2018-099BH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 2025, launched on 3 Dec 2018 on the SSO-A mission. It was operated by MYRI / SPQ as part of the Myriota programme. The spacecraft was built by SPQ on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 BRIO?
BRIO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 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 BRIO re-enter the atmosphere?
BRIO re-entered on 15 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BRIO?
BRIO was operated by MYRI / SPQ and built by SPQ (US).