DICE-1
Re-entered 11 Aug 2024DICE-1 (NORAD 37851, COSPAR 2011-061B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 2024, launched on 28 Oct 2011 on the NPOESS Prep Project mission. It was operated by USU as part of the USU programme. The spacecraft was built by USU on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2 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 DICE-1?
DICE-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2011. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did DICE-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DICE-1 re-entered on 11 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DICE-1?
DICE-1 was operated by USU and built by USU (US).