NUDT-Phone-Sat
Re-entered 29 Mar 2023NUDT-Phone-Sat (NORAD 40900, COSPAR 2015-049B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 2023, launched on 19 Sep 2015 on the Cluster mission. It was operated by NUDTC / CAMSAT as part of the NUDT programme. The spacecraft was built by NUDTC on the NUDT 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 NUDT-Phone-Sat?
NUDT-Phone-Sat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 2023, 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 NUDT-Phone-Sat re-enter the atmosphere?
NUDT-Phone-Sat re-entered on 29 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NUDT-Phone-Sat?
NUDT-Phone-Sat was operated by NUDTC / CAMSAT and built by NUDTC (CN).