BDSAT-2
Re-entered 21 Feb 2025BDSAT-2 (NORAD 55098, COSPAR 2023-001CT) was a CZ satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 2025, launched on 3 Jan 2023 on the Transporter-6 mission. It was operated by CEITEC / BDSEN as part of the CEITEC programme. The spacecraft was built by CEITEC on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.172 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 BDSAT-2?
BDSAT-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did BDSAT-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
BDSAT-2 re-entered on 21 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BDSAT-2?
BDSAT-2 was operated by CEITEC / BDSEN and built by CEITEC (CZ).