BOTAN
Re-entered 19 Apr 2026BOTAN (NORAD 65943, COSPAR 1998-067XQ) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 2026, launched on 14 Sep 2025 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by Chiba kogyu as part of the Chiba programme. The spacecraft was built by CHIBA on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 BOTAN?
BOTAN re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 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 BOTAN re-enter the atmosphere?
BOTAN re-entered on 19 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BOTAN?
BOTAN was operated by Chiba kogyu and built by CHIBA (J).