ChallengeOne
Re-entered 6 May 2025ChallengeOne (NORAD 47956, COSPAR 2021-022AA) was a TN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2025, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by TELTN as part of the Telnet programme. The spacecraft was built by TELTRU 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 ChallengeOne?
ChallengeOne re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2025, 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 ChallengeOne re-enter the atmosphere?
ChallengeOne re-entered on 6 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ChallengeOne?
ChallengeOne was operated by TELTN and built by TELTRU (TN).