VICTUS NOX
Re-entered 28 Jan 2025VICTUS NOX (NORAD 57861, COSPAR 2023-142A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2025, launched on 15 Sep 2023 on the VICTUS NOX mission. It was operated by SFSSC as part of the Safari programme. The spacecraft was built by MILLES on the Altair 27U bus, with a mass of 100 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 VICTUS NOX?
VICTUS NOX re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 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 VICTUS NOX re-enter the atmosphere?
VICTUS NOX re-entered on 28 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built VICTUS NOX?
VICTUS NOX was operated by SFSSC and built by MILLES (US).