URESAT
Re-entered 21 Feb 2025URESAT (NORAD 56992, COSPAR 2023-084BU) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 2025, launched on 12 Jun 2023 on the Transporter-8 mission. It was operated by URE / AMEA as part of the AMEA programme. The spacecraft was built by URE on the PocketQube 1.5P bus, with a mass of 0.5 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 URESAT?
URESAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 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 URESAT re-enter the atmosphere?
URESAT re-entered on 21 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built URESAT?
URESAT was operated by URE / AMEA and built by URE (E).