Zorkiy-2M
Re-entered 2 Jan 2026Zorkiy-2M (NORAD 59064, COSPAR 2024-039P) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jan 2026, launched on 29 Feb 2024 on the Soyuz Rideshare 12 mission. It was operated by SPUT as part of the Sputnix programme. The spacecraft was built by SPUT on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 20 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 Zorkiy-2M?
Zorkiy-2M re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jan 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Zorkiy-2M re-enter the atmosphere?
Zorkiy-2M re-entered on 2 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Zorkiy-2M?
Zorkiy-2M was operated by SPUT and built by SPUT (RU).