CE-SAT-IIB
Re-entered 14 Jul 2026CE-SAT-IIB (NORAD 46818, COSPAR 2020-077F) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jul 2026, launched on 28 Oct 2020 on the Electron 15 Rideshare mission. It was operated by CANON as part of the Canon programme. The spacecraft was built by CANON on the CE-SAT bus, with a mass of 35 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 CE-SAT-IIB?
CE-SAT-IIB re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jul 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 CE-SAT-IIB re-enter the atmosphere?
CE-SAT-IIB re-entered on 14 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CE-SAT-IIB?
CE-SAT-IIB was operated by CANON and built by CANON (J).