DCBB (CAS-3G/KT-1B)
Re-entered 21 Jan 2024DCBB (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.
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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).