OrbAstro-AF-1
Re-entered 13 Jan 2026OrbAstro-AF-1 (NORAD 56179, COSPAR 2023-054B) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jan 2026, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by ORBAS / AFORGE as part of the AstroForge programme. The spacecraft was built by ORBAS 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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What happened to OrbAstro-AF-1?
OrbAstro-AF-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jan 2026, 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 OrbAstro-AF-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
OrbAstro-AF-1 re-entered on 13 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OrbAstro-AF-1?
OrbAstro-AF-1 was operated by ORBAS / AFORGE and built by ORBAS (UK).