CarboNIX
Re-entered 6 May 2025CarboNIX (NORAD 44414, COSPAR 2019-038AE) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2025, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by EXOL as part of the EXOLAUNCH programme. The spacecraft was built by EXOL on the EXOL bus, with a mass of 30 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 CarboNIX?
CarboNIX re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2025, 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 CarboNIX re-enter the atmosphere?
CarboNIX re-entered on 6 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CarboNIX?
CarboNIX was operated by EXOL and built by EXOL (D).