IRIS-F1
Re-entered 18 Nov 2025IRIS-F1 (NORAD 59110, COSPAR 2024-043N) was a TW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Nov 2025, launched on 4 Mar 2024 on the Transporter-10 mission. It was operated by SATORO / NCKU as part of the NCKU programme. The spacecraft was built by SATORO on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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-F1?
IRIS-F1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Nov 2025, 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 IRIS-F1 re-enter the atmosphere?
IRIS-F1 re-entered on 18 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IRIS-F1?
IRIS-F1 was operated by SATORO / NCKU and built by SATORO (TW).