Astrocast-0302
Re-entered 12 Sep 2025Astrocast-0302 (NORAD 54369, COSPAR 2022-158J) was a CH satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Sep 2025, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the PSLV Rideshare 19 mission. It was operated by ACAST as part of the Astrocast programme. The spacecraft was built by ACAST on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4.5 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 Astrocast-0302?
Astrocast-0302 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Sep 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 Astrocast-0302 re-enter the atmosphere?
Astrocast-0302 re-entered on 12 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Astrocast-0302?
Astrocast-0302 was operated by ACAST and built by ACAST (CH).