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DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B)

Re-entered 21 Jan 2024

DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B) (NORAD 40912, COSPAR 2015-049P) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jan 2024, launched on 19 Sep 2015 on the Cluster mission. It was operated by CAMSAT / DFHS as part of the Shenzhen programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHS on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 3 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.

2015
launched
2024
re-entered
9
years on orbit
3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Sep 2015 · on the Cluster mission
Operational1 Dec 2023 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Jan 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID40912
COSPAR2015-049P
TypeSatellite
OperatorCAMSAT / DFHS
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerDFHS
BusCubesat 2U
Mass3 kg
ProgrammeShenzhen
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude514 × 536 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B)?

DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jan 2024, 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 DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B) re-enter the atmosphere?

DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B) re-entered on 21 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B)?

DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B) was operated by CAMSAT / DFHS and built by DFHS (CN).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.