CUTE-1.7-APD
Re-entered 25 Oct 2009CUTE-1.7-APD (NORAD 28941, COSPAR 2006-005C) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Oct 2009, launched on 21 Feb 2006 on the ASTRO-F mission. It was operated by TIT as part of the TIT programme. The spacecraft was built by TIT on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 4 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 CUTE-1.7-APD?
CUTE-1.7-APD re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Oct 2009, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CUTE-1.7-APD re-enter the atmosphere?
CUTE-1.7-APD re-entered on 25 Oct 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CUTE-1.7-APD?
CUTE-1.7-APD was operated by TIT and built by TIT (J).