Varisat-1C
Re-entered 25 Jun 2025Varisat-1C (NORAD 52766, COSPAR 2022-057AL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jun 2025, launched on 25 May 2022 on the Transporter-5 mission. It was operated by VARI as part of the Varisat programme. The spacecraft was built by OMNITQ on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 11 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 Varisat-1C?
Varisat-1C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jun 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 Varisat-1C re-enter the atmosphere?
Varisat-1C re-entered on 25 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Varisat-1C?
Varisat-1C was operated by VARI and built by OMNITQ (US).