Astrocast-0105
Re-entered 12 Jun 2026Astrocast-0105 (NORAD 47517, COSPAR 2021-006DH) was a CH satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jun 2026, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It is catalogued as Astrocast-1.x5. It was operated by Astrocast as part of the Astrocast programme. The spacecraft was built by ACAST on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 Astrocast-0105?
Astrocast-0105 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jun 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Astrocast-0105 re-enter the atmosphere?
Astrocast-0105 re-entered on 12 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Astrocast-0105?
Astrocast-0105 was operated by Astrocast and built by ACAST (CH).