BIRDS-X
Re-entered 31 Jan 2026BIRDS-X (NORAD 65729, COSPAR 1998-067XH) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 2026, launched on 24 Aug 2025 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KYUT as part of the Kyutech programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUT on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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 BIRDS-X?
BIRDS-X re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 2026, 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 BIRDS-X re-enter the atmosphere?
BIRDS-X re-entered on 31 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BIRDS-X?
BIRDS-X was operated by KYUT and built by KYUT (J).