Dove 081B
Re-entered 7 Aug 2015Dove 081B (NORAD 40423, COSPAR 1998-067FP) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Aug 2015, 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 081B?
Dove 081B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Aug 2015, 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 081B re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 081B re-entered on 7 Aug 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 081B?
Dove 081B was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLABS (US).