UNICubeSat
Re-entered 16 Feb 2015UNICubeSat (NORAD 38085, COSPAR 2012-006J) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Feb 2015, launched on 13 Feb 2012 on the LARES mission. It was operated by GAUSS as part of the GAUSSP programme. The spacecraft was built by ROSAP/GAUSS 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 UNICubeSat?
UNICubeSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Feb 2015, 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 UNICubeSat re-enter the atmosphere?
UNICubeSat re-entered on 16 Feb 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built UNICubeSat?
UNICubeSat was operated by GAUSS and built by ROSAP/GAUSS (I).