RAAF M2
Re-entered 1 Apr 2025RAAF M2 (NORAD 47973, COSPAR 2021-023J) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 2025, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Global-5/Pathstone mission. It was operated by UNSW / RAAF as part of the RAAF programme. The spacecraft was built by UNSWC on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 RAAF M2?
RAAF M2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 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 RAAF M2 re-enter the atmosphere?
RAAF M2 re-entered on 1 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built RAAF M2?
RAAF M2 was operated by UNSW / RAAF and built by UNSWC (AU).