DRUMS Target 1
Re-entered 5 Nov 2024DRUMS Target 1 (NORAD 55685, COSPAR 2021-102M) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 2024, launched on 9 Nov 2021 on the RAISE-2 mission. It was operated by KAWA as part of the Kawasaki programme. The spacecraft was built by KAWA on the DRUMS Target bus, with a mass of 1 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 DRUMS Target 1?
DRUMS Target 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did DRUMS Target 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DRUMS Target 1 re-entered on 5 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DRUMS Target 1?
DRUMS Target 1 was operated by KAWA and built by KAWA (J).