B1B2
Re-entered 12 Apr 2025B1B2 (NORAD 58338, COSPAR 2023-174CL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 2025, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by ROGUE as part of the Rogue programme. The spacecraft was built by ROGUE on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 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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What happened to B1B2?
B1B2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 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 B1B2 re-enter the atmosphere?
B1B2 re-entered on 12 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built B1B2?
B1B2 was operated by ROGUE and built by ROGUE (US).