Dove 081D
Re-entered 13 Dec 2014Dove 081D (NORAD 40127, COSPAR 1998-067EZ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Dec 2014, launched on 13 Jul 2014 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-1/I programme. The spacecraft was built by PLABS on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4.5 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 081D?
Dove 081D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Dec 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 Dove 081D re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 081D re-entered on 13 Dec 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 081D?
Dove 081D was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLABS (US).