F9-427 St2
Re-entered 15 Jan 2025F9-427 St2 (NORAD 62719, COSPAR 2025-010D) 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 SpaceX. The spacecraft was built by SPX on the F9St2 bus, with a mass of 4,000 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 F9-427 St2?
F9-427 St2 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 F9-427 St2 re-enter the atmosphere?
F9-427 St2 re-entered on 15 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built F9-427 St2?
F9-427 St2 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPX (US).