Nokhcho
Re-entered 29 Dec 2025Nokhcho (NORAD 61767, COSPAR 2024-199AJ) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Dec 2025, launched on 4 Nov 2024 on the Soyuz Rideshare 14 mission. It was operated by CHGU as part of the Chechen programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZGU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 2.5 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 Nokhcho?
Nokhcho re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 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 Nokhcho re-enter the atmosphere?
Nokhcho re-entered on 29 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nokhcho?
Nokhcho was operated by CHGU and built by YUZGU (RU).