Dove 090A
Re-entered 17 Dec 2024Dove 090A (NORAD 40040, COSPAR 2014-033AG) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 2024, launched on 19 Jun 2014 on the Dnepr Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-1/S programme. The spacecraft was built by PLABS on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4.25 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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What happened to Dove 090A?
Dove 090A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 2024, 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 Dove 090A re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 090A re-entered on 17 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 090A?
Dove 090A was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLABS (US).