DISCO-1
Re-entered 23 Jan 2025DISCO-1 (NORAD 56222, COSPAR 2023-054AW) was a DK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jan 2025, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by AARH as part of the Aarhus programme. The spacecraft was built by AARH on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 DISCO-1?
DISCO-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jan 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 DISCO-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DISCO-1 re-entered on 23 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DISCO-1?
DISCO-1 was operated by AARH and built by AARH (DK).