PICO-1B-5
Re-entered 30 Dec 2025PICO-1B-5 (NORAD 60572, COSPAR 2024-149DJ) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2025, launched on 16 Aug 2024 on the Transporter-11 mission. It was operated by APOGEO as part of the GPAP programme. The spacecraft was built by APOGEO on the Cubesat 0.3U bus, with a mass of 0.5 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 PICO-1B-5?
PICO-1B-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 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 PICO-1B-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
PICO-1B-5 re-entered on 30 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PICO-1B-5?
PICO-1B-5 was operated by APOGEO and built by APOGEO (I).