Dove 0405
Re-entered 30 Jun 2026Dove 0405 (NORAD 39132, COSPAR 2013-015C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jun 2026, launched on 19 Apr 2013 on the Bion-M No. 1/Cubesats mission. It was operated by COSMOG as part of the Flock Dove programme. The spacecraft was built by COSMOG on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 6 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 Dove 0405?
Dove 0405 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jun 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dove 0405 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 0405 re-entered on 30 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 0405?
Dove 0405 was operated by COSMOG and built by COSMOG (US).