Blue Ghost 1
Re-entered 15 Jan 2025Blue 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.
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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).