LituanicaSAT-1
Re-entered 28 Jul 2014LituanicaSAT-1 (NORAD 39569, COSPAR 1998-067EN) was a LT satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 2014, launched on 9 Jan 2014 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by VILN / LKA as part of the Vilnius programme. The spacecraft was built by VILN/LKA 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 LituanicaSAT-1?
LituanicaSAT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did LituanicaSAT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
LituanicaSAT-1 re-entered on 28 Jul 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LituanicaSAT-1?
LituanicaSAT-1 was operated by VILN / LKA and built by VILN/LKA (LT).