DEWASAT-2
Re-entered 18 Mar 2025DEWASAT-2 (NORAD 56180, COSPAR 2023-054C) was a UAE satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Mar 2025, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by DEWA as part of the DEWA programme. The spacecraft was built by NANAV 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 DEWASAT-2?
DEWASAT-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Mar 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 DEWASAT-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
DEWASAT-2 re-entered on 18 Mar 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DEWASAT-2?
DEWASAT-2 was operated by DEWA and built by NANAV (UAE).