EASAT-2
Re-entered 23 May 2024EASAT-2 (NORAD 51081, COSPAR 2022-002DB) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 May 2024, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by AMEA as part of the AMEA programme. The spacecraft was built by AMEA/UEM on the PocketQube 1.5P bus, with a mass of 0.375 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 EASAT-2?
EASAT-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 May 2024, 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 EASAT-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
EASAT-2 re-entered on 23 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built EASAT-2?
EASAT-2 was operated by AMEA and built by AMEA/UEM (E).