Goliat
Re-entered 31 Dec 2014Goliat (NORAD 38080, COSPAR 2012-006D) was a RO satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Dec 2014, launched on 13 Feb 2012 on the LARES mission. It was operated by BUCU as part of the Bucharest programme. The spacecraft was built by BUCU/ROISS on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 Goliat?
Goliat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Dec 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Goliat re-enter the atmosphere?
Goliat re-entered on 31 Dec 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Goliat?
Goliat was operated by BUCU and built by BUCU/ROISS (RO).