EIRSAT-1
Re-entered 4 Sep 2025EIRSAT-1 (NORAD 58472, COSPAR 2023-185L) was a IE satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2025, launched on 1 Dec 2023 on the Korea 425 mission. It was operated by UCDB as part of the UC Dublin programme. The spacecraft was built by UCDB on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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 EIRSAT-1?
EIRSAT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 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 EIRSAT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
EIRSAT-1 re-entered on 4 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built EIRSAT-1?
EIRSAT-1 was operated by UCDB and built by UCDB (IE).