Viasat CPS Demo
Re-entered 14 Nov 2025Viasat CPS Demo (NORAD 66453, COSPAR 2025-260C) 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 VIA as part of the Viasat programme. The spacecraft was built by VIA, with a mass of 10 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 Viasat CPS Demo?
Viasat CPS Demo 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 Viasat CPS Demo re-enter the atmosphere?
Viasat CPS Demo re-entered on 14 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Viasat CPS Demo?
Viasat CPS Demo was operated by VIA and built by VIA (US).