ZIMSAT-2
Re-entered 20 Jan 2026ZIMSAT-2 (NORAD 61783, COSPAR 2024-199BA) was a ZW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jan 2026, launched on 4 Nov 2024 on the Soyuz Rideshare 14 mission. It is catalogued as AMAISAT. It was operated by ZINGSA / SWSU as part of the ZINGA programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZGU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ZIMSAT-2?
ZIMSAT-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 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 ZIMSAT-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
ZIMSAT-2 re-entered on 20 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ZIMSAT-2?
ZIMSAT-2 was operated by ZINGSA / SWSU and built by YUZGU (ZW).