CAS-5A
Re-entered 11 Mar 2025CAS-5A (NORAD 54684, COSPAR 2022-167C) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Mar 2025, launched on 9 Dec 2022 on the Jilin-1 mission. It was operated by CAMSAT as part of the XW programme. The spacecraft was built by CAMSAT 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 CAS-5A?
CAS-5A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Mar 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 CAS-5A re-enter the atmosphere?
CAS-5A re-entered on 11 Mar 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CAS-5A?
CAS-5A was operated by CAMSAT and built by CAMSAT (CN).