GRBAlpha
Re-entered 10 Jun 2025GRBAlpha (NORAD 47959, COSPAR 2021-022AD) was a SK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jun 2025, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by TUKE as part of the TUKE programme. The spacecraft was built by TUKE/KONK on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 GRBAlpha?
GRBAlpha re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jun 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 GRBAlpha re-enter the atmosphere?
GRBAlpha re-entered on 10 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GRBAlpha?
GRBAlpha was operated by TUKE and built by TUKE/KONK (SK).