PW-Sat 1
Re-entered 28 Oct 2014PW-Sat 1 (NORAD 38083, COSPAR 2012-006G) was a PL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Oct 2014, launched on 13 Feb 2012 on the LARES mission. It was operated by PWAR as part of the Warsaw programme. The spacecraft was built by PWAR 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 PW-Sat 1?
PW-Sat 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Oct 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 PW-Sat 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
PW-Sat 1 re-entered on 28 Oct 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PW-Sat 1?
PW-Sat 1 was operated by PWAR and built by PWAR (PL).