EyeStar S4
Re-entered 1 Jan 2024EyeStar S4 (NORAD 52008, COSPAR 2022-026A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 2024, launched on 15 Mar 2022 on the Spaceflight Astra 1 mission. It was operated by NSL as part of the NSL programme. The spacecraft was built by NSL on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 EyeStar S4?
EyeStar S4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 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 EyeStar S4 re-enter the atmosphere?
EyeStar S4 re-entered on 1 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built EyeStar S4?
EyeStar S4 was operated by NSL and built by NSL (US).