BRO-4
Re-entered 14 Feb 2025BRO-4 (NORAD 49066, COSPAR 2021-073A) was a F satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Feb 2025, launched on 17 Aug 2021 on the Pleiades-Neo 4 mission. It was operated by UNSEEN as part of the Unseen programme. The spacecraft was built by GOMSP 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 BRO-4?
BRO-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Feb 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 BRO-4 re-enter the atmosphere?
BRO-4 re-entered on 14 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BRO-4?
BRO-4 was operated by UNSEEN and built by GOMSP (F).