Aether 1
Re-entered 19 Jun 2026Aether 1 (NORAD 58281, COSPAR 2023-174AB) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 2026, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by KEPLER as part of the Kepler programme. The spacecraft was built by KEPLER/UTIAS on the Aether bus, with a mass of 125 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 Aether 1?
Aether 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 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 Aether 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Aether 1 re-entered on 19 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Aether 1?
Aether 1 was operated by KEPLER and built by KEPLER/UTIAS (CA).