Vindler 1.3
Re-entered 6 Jun 2025Vindler 1.3 (NORAD 58267, COSPAR 2023-174M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2025, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by Spire Global / SIENV as part of the Vindler programme. The spacecraft was built by SPIREG on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 Vindler 1.3?
Vindler 1.3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 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 Vindler 1.3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Vindler 1.3 re-entered on 6 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Vindler 1.3?
Vindler 1.3 was operated by Spire Global / SIENV and built by SPIREG (US).