VZLUSat-2
Re-entered 30 Nov 2025VZLUSat-2 (NORAD 51085, COSPAR 2022-002DF) was a CZ satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 2025, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by VZLU as part of the VZLU programme. The spacecraft was built by VZLU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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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What happened to VZLUSat-2?
VZLUSat-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 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 VZLUSat-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
VZLUSat-2 re-entered on 30 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built VZLUSat-2?
VZLUSat-2 was operated by VZLU and built by VZLU (CZ).