AAUSAT5
Re-entered 15 Mar 2016AAUSAT5 (NORAD 40948, COSPAR 1998-067GZ) was a DK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2016, launched on 19 Aug 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by AAU as part of the AAU programme. The spacecraft was built by AAU on the Cubesat 1U 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 AAUSAT5?
AAUSAT5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 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 AAUSAT5 re-enter the atmosphere?
AAUSAT5 re-entered on 15 Mar 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AAUSAT5?
AAUSAT5 was operated by AAU and built by AAU (DK).