MRC-100
Re-entered 7 Jan 2025MRC-100 (NORAD 56993, COSPAR 2023-084BV) was a HU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jan 2025, launched on 12 Jun 2023 on the Transporter-8 mission. It was operated by BME as part of the BUTE programme. The spacecraft was built by BME on the PocketQube 3P 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 MRC-100?
MRC-100 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 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 MRC-100 re-enter the atmosphere?
MRC-100 re-entered on 7 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MRC-100?
MRC-100 was operated by BME and built by BME (HU).