PEARL-1H
Re-entered 12 Jan 2026PEARL-1H (NORAD 58265, COSPAR 2023-174K) was a TW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jan 2026, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by FOXC as part of the Foxconn programme. The spacecraft was built by ENDUR on the Cubesat 6UXL bus, with a mass of 8.8 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 PEARL-1H?
PEARL-1H re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jan 2026, 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 PEARL-1H re-enter the atmosphere?
PEARL-1H re-entered on 12 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PEARL-1H?
PEARL-1H was operated by FOXC and built by ENDUR (TW).