Stratosat TK-1-A
Re-entered 4 Aug 2025Stratosat TK-1-A (NORAD 57322, COSPAR 2023-091AW) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2025, launched on 27 Jun 2023 on the Soyuz Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by STRAT / MKS as part of the StratoSat programme. The spacecraft was built by MKS on the TinySat 1TU bus, with a mass of 0.125 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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What happened to Stratosat TK-1-A?
Stratosat TK-1-A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 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 Stratosat TK-1-A re-enter the atmosphere?
Stratosat TK-1-A re-entered on 4 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Stratosat TK-1-A?
Stratosat TK-1-A was operated by STRAT / MKS and built by MKS (RU).