GHOST-2
Re-entered 15 Dec 2025GHOST-2 (NORAD 56197, COSPAR 2023-054V) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Dec 2025, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by ORBSK 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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What happened to GHOST-2?
GHOST-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Dec 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-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
GHOST-2 re-entered on 15 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GHOST-2?
GHOST-2 was operated by ORBSK and built by ADIG (US).