EG-1
Re-entered 6 Apr 2026EG-1 (NORAD 46267, COSPAR 2020-059C) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Apr 2026, launched on 30 Aug 2020 on the SAOCOM-1B mission. It is catalogued as Tyvak-0172. It was operated by Echostar AU as part of the Sirion programme. The spacecraft was built by TYVAK on the Cubesat 6U? bus, with a mass of 11 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 EG-1?
EG-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Apr 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did EG-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
EG-1 re-entered on 6 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built EG-1?
EG-1 was operated by Echostar AU and built by TYVAK (AU).