IRIS-C
Re-entered 18 Oct 2024IRIS-C (NORAD 56221, COSPAR 2023-054AV) was a TW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 2024, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by NCKU as part of the NCKU programme. The spacecraft was built by NCKU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 IRIS-C?
IRIS-C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 2024, 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 IRIS-C re-enter the atmosphere?
IRIS-C re-entered on 18 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IRIS-C?
IRIS-C was operated by NCKU and built by NCKU (TW).