ESCAPADE 1
Re-entered 14 Nov 2025ESCAPADE 1 (NORAD 66451, COSPAR 2025-260A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 2025, launched on 13 Nov 2025 on the ESCAPADE mission. It was operated by UCB / NASA as part of the UCB programme. The spacecraft was built by RLABLB on the RL Pioneer bus, with a mass of 535 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 ESCAPADE 1?
ESCAPADE 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Nov 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 ESCAPADE 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
ESCAPADE 1 re-entered on 14 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ESCAPADE 1?
ESCAPADE 1 was operated by UCB / NASA and built by RLABLB (US).