Yarilo-2
Re-entered 12 Feb 2025Yarilo-2 (NORAD 46491, COSPAR 2020-068F) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2025, launched on 28 Sep 2020 on the Gonets-M No. 27/28/29 mission. It was operated by BAUM as part of the Yarilo programme. The spacecraft was built by BAUM on the Cubesat 1.5U 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 Yarilo-2?
Yarilo-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 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 Yarilo-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Yarilo-2 re-entered on 12 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Yarilo-2?
Yarilo-2 was operated by BAUM and built by BAUM (RU).