GHOST-1
Re-entered 5 May 2025GHOST-1 (NORAD 56195, COSPAR 2023-054T) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 May 2025, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by Orbital Sidekick as part of the GHOST programme. The spacecraft was built by ADIG on the Corvus-XL bus, with a mass of 85 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 GHOST-1?
GHOST-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 May 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 GHOST-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
GHOST-1 re-entered on 5 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GHOST-1?
GHOST-1 was operated by Orbital Sidekick and built by ADIG (US).