MANTIS
Re-entered 15 Oct 2025MANTIS (NORAD 58257, COSPAR 2023-174B) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 2025, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by OCOS / ESA as part of the OpenCosmos UK programme. The spacecraft was built by OCOS on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 14.5 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 MANTIS?
MANTIS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 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 MANTIS re-enter the atmosphere?
MANTIS re-entered on 15 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MANTIS?
MANTIS was operated by OCOS / ESA and built by OCOS (UK).