PhoneSat 1.0 V1A
Re-entered 26 Apr 2013PhoneSat 1.0 V1A (NORAD 39146, COSPAR 2013-016E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2013, launched on 21 Apr 2013 on the A-ONE mission. It was operated by ARC as part of the Phonesat programme. The spacecraft was built by ARC 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 PhoneSat 1.0 V1A?
PhoneSat 1.0 V1A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2013, 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 PhoneSat 1.0 V1A re-enter the atmosphere?
PhoneSat 1.0 V1A re-entered on 26 Apr 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PhoneSat 1.0 V1A?
PhoneSat 1.0 V1A was operated by ARC and built by ARC (US).