Guardian-1
Re-entered 19 Oct 2025Guardian-1 (NORAD 52775, COSPAR 2022-057AV) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Oct 2025, launched on 25 May 2022 on the Transporter-5 mission. It was operated by AISTS as part of the Guardian programme. The spacecraft was built by AISTS 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 Guardian-1?
Guardian-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Oct 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 Guardian-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Guardian-1 re-entered on 19 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Guardian-1?
Guardian-1 was operated by AISTS and built by AISTS (E).