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Blue Ghost 1

Re-entered 15 Jan 2025

Blue Ghost 1 (NORAD 62716, COSPAR 2025-010A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jan 2025, launched on 15 Jan 2025 on the BG-1/Hakuto-R M2 mission. It was operated by FFLY as part of the Blue Ghost programme. The spacecraft was built by FFLY on the Blue Ghost bus, with a mass of 1,500 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.

2025
launched
2025
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,500
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Jan 2025 · on the BG-1/Hakuto-R M2 mission
Operational16 Mar 2025 · entered service
Retired16 Mar 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Jan 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID62716
COSPAR2025-010A
TypeSatellite
OperatorFFLY
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerFFLY
BusBlue Ghost
Mass1,500 kg (469 kg dry)
ProgrammeBlue Ghost
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude189 × 322,453 km
Inclination35.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Blue Ghost 1?

Blue Ghost 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jan 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Blue Ghost 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Blue Ghost 1 re-entered on 15 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Blue Ghost 1?

Blue Ghost 1 was operated by FFLY and built by FFLY (US).

Launched together

Hakuto-R Mission 2Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.