BEESAT 3
Re-entered 30 Dec 2023BEESAT 3 (NORAD 39135, COSPAR 2013-015F) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2023, launched on 19 Apr 2013 on the Bion-M No. 1/Cubesats mission. It was operated by TUB as part of the BEESAT programme. The spacecraft was built by TUB 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 BEESAT 3?
BEESAT 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2023, 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 BEESAT 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
BEESAT 3 re-entered on 30 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BEESAT 3?
BEESAT 3 was operated by TUB and built by TUB (D).