Dove 0B1A
Re-entered 18 May 2016Dove 0B1A (NORAD 40723, COSPAR 1998-067GF) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 2016, launched on 14 Apr 2015 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Dove 0B1A?
Dove 0B1A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 2016, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2015. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dove 0B1A re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 0B1A re-entered on 18 May 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 0B1A?
Dove 0B1A was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLABS (US).