ESAIL
Re-entered 3 Mar 2025ESAIL (NORAD 46273, COSPAR 2020-061B) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2025, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS mission. It was operated by EXEA as part of the ComDev programme. The spacecraft was built by LUXS on the Triton-2 bus, with a mass of 112 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 ESAIL?
ESAIL re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2025, 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 ESAIL re-enter the atmosphere?
ESAIL re-entered on 3 Mar 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ESAIL?
ESAIL was operated by EXEA and built by LUXS (CA).