UPMSat-2
Re-entered 11 Oct 2025UPMSat-2 (NORAD 46276, COSPAR 2020-061E) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Oct 2025, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS mission. It was operated by UPM as part of the UPM programme. The spacecraft was built by UPM on the UPMSAT-2 bus, with a mass of 45 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 UPMSat-2?
UPMSat-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Oct 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 UPMSat-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
UPMSat-2 re-entered on 11 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built UPMSat-2?
UPMSat-2 was operated by UPM and built by UPM (E).