Nexus
Re-entered 9 Nov 2023Nexus (NORAD 43937, COSPAR 2019-003F) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2023, launched on 18 Jan 2019 on the RAPIS mission. It was operated by NIHON as part of the Nihon programme. The spacecraft was built by NIHON 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 Nexus?
Nexus re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Nexus re-enter the atmosphere?
Nexus re-entered on 9 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nexus?
Nexus was operated by NIHON and built by NIHON (J).