Noor 2
Re-entered 17 May 2024Noor 2 (NORAD 51954, COSPAR 2022-024A) was a IR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 May 2024, launched on 8 Mar 2022 on the Noor 2 mission. It was operated by IRGC as part of the IRGC programme. The spacecraft was built by IRGC on the Cubesat 6U? bus, with a mass of 15 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 Noor 2?
Noor 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 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 Noor 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Noor 2 re-entered on 17 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Noor 2?
Noor 2 was operated by IRGC and built by IRGC (IR).