Haven-Demo
Re-entered 5 Feb 2026Haven-Demo (NORAD 66312, COSPAR 2025-248T) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2026, launched on 2 Nov 2025 on the Bandwagon-4 mission. It was operated by Vast Space as part of the VAST programme. The spacecraft was built by VASTSP on the Haven-Demo bus, with a mass of 515 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 Haven-Demo?
Haven-Demo re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 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 Haven-Demo re-enter the atmosphere?
Haven-Demo re-entered on 5 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Haven-Demo?
Haven-Demo was operated by Vast Space and built by VASTSP (US).