CIRiS
Re-entered 14 Mar 2023CIRiS (NORAD 45121, COSPAR 2019-071L) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2023, launched on 5 Dec 2019 on the Cygnus NG-12 mission. It was operated by USU as part of the USU programme. The spacecraft was built by USU 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 CIRiS?
CIRiS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 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 CIRiS re-enter the atmosphere?
CIRiS re-entered on 14 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CIRiS?
CIRiS was operated by USU and built by USU (US).