Gorizont
Re-entered 16 May 2026Gorizont (NORAD 61757, COSPAR 2024-199Y) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 2026, launched on 4 Nov 2024 on the Soyuz Rideshare 14 mission. It was operated by BGTU as part of the BGTU programme. The spacecraft was built by GEOSK on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 Gorizont?
Gorizont re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 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 Gorizont re-enter the atmosphere?
Gorizont re-entered on 16 May 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gorizont?
Gorizont was operated by BGTU and built by GEOSK (RU).