IRIS-A
Re-entered 10 Jun 2025IRIS-A (NORAD 51044, COSPAR 2022-002BN) was a TW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jun 2025, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by NCKU as part of the NCKU programme. The spacecraft was built by NCKU on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 3 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 IRIS-A?
IRIS-A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jun 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did IRIS-A re-enter the atmosphere?
IRIS-A re-entered on 10 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IRIS-A?
IRIS-A was operated by NCKU and built by NCKU (TW).