Outpost Mission 1
Re-entered 29 Jun 2026Outpost Mission 1 (NORAD 56226, COSPAR 2023-084BK) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 2026, launched on 12 Jun 2023 on the Transporter-8 mission. It was operated by Outpost Tech as part of the Outpost programme. The spacecraft was built by OUTP 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 Outpost Mission 1?
Outpost Mission 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 2026, 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 Outpost Mission 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Outpost Mission 1 re-entered on 29 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Outpost Mission 1?
Outpost Mission 1 was operated by Outpost Tech and built by OUTP (US).