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Viasat CPS Demo

Re-entered 14 Nov 2025

Viasat 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.

2025
launched
2025
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched13 Nov 2025 · on the ESCAPADE mission
Operational1 Dec 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Nov 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID66453
COSPAR2025-260C
TypeSatellite
OperatorVIA
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerVIA
Mass10 kg
ProgrammeViasat
CategoryCOM
OrbitHEO (EEO)
Altitude263 × -3,770,753 km
Inclination29.6°

Frequently asked questions

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).

Launched together

ESCAPADE 1Re-entered 2025ESCAPADE 2Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.