AMICal-Sat
Re-entered 14 Jan 2025AMICal-Sat (NORAD 46287, COSPAR 2020-061R) was a F satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 2025, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS mission. It was operated by CSUG as part of the Grenoble programme. The spacecraft was built by CSUG on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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 AMICal-Sat?
AMICal-Sat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 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 AMICal-Sat re-enter the atmosphere?
AMICal-Sat re-entered on 14 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AMICal-Sat?
AMICal-Sat was operated by CSUG and built by CSUG (F).