StriX-Beta
Re-entered 16 Apr 2026StriX-Beta (NORAD 51847, COSPAR 2022-020A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 2026, launched on 28 Feb 2022 on the Strix Beta mission. It was operated by Synspective as part of the Synspective programme. The spacecraft was built by SYNSP on the StriX bus, with a mass of 150 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 StriX-Beta?
StriX-Beta re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 2026, 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 StriX-Beta re-enter the atmosphere?
StriX-Beta re-entered on 16 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built StriX-Beta?
StriX-Beta was operated by Synspective and built by SYNSP (J).