ASTERISC
Re-entered 25 Jan 2025ASTERISC (NORAD 49395, COSPAR 2021-102A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jan 2025, launched on 9 Nov 2021 on the RAISE-2 mission. It was operated by CHIBA as part of the Chiba programme. The spacecraft was built by CHIBA on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 ASTERISC?
ASTERISC re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jan 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 ASTERISC re-enter the atmosphere?
ASTERISC re-entered on 25 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ASTERISC?
ASTERISC was operated by CHIBA and built by CHIBA (J).