IRIS-C2
Re-entered 17 Aug 2025IRIS-C2 (NORAD 58269, COSPAR 2023-174P) was a TW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Aug 2025, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by NCKU as part of the NCKU programme. The spacecraft was built by NCKU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 IRIS-C2?
IRIS-C2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 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 IRIS-C2 re-enter the atmosphere?
IRIS-C2 re-entered on 17 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IRIS-C2?
IRIS-C2 was operated by NCKU and built by NCKU (TW).