Kosmos-2542
Re-entered 24 Oct 2023Kosmos-2542 (NORAD 44797, COSPAR 2019-079A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 2023, launched on 25 Nov 2019 on the Nivelir? mission. It is catalogued as Nivelir-L No. 2?. It was operated by TS VS RF as part of the Nivelir-L programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOLO on the 14F150 bus, with a mass of 400 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 Kosmos-2542?
Kosmos-2542 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 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 Kosmos-2542 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kosmos-2542 re-entered on 24 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Kosmos-2542 operational?
Kosmos-2542 was operational for roughly 3 years, from 25 Apr 2020 to 30 May 2023.
Who operated and built Kosmos-2542?
Kosmos-2542 was operated by TS VS RF and built by NPOLO (RU).