ARICA
Re-entered 15 Jul 2026ARICA (NORAD 49403, COSPAR 2021-102J) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 2026, launched on 9 Nov 2021 on the RAISE-2 mission. It was operated by AOGD as part of the Aoyama Gakuin programme. The spacecraft was built by AOGD 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 ARICA?
ARICA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 2026, 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 ARICA re-enter the atmosphere?
ARICA re-entered on 15 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ARICA?
ARICA was operated by AOGD and built by AOGD (J).