Dove 0C18
Re-entered 2 Oct 2016Dove 0C18 (NORAD 40951, COSPAR 1998-067HC) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 2016, launched on 19 Aug 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-2/I programme. The spacecraft was built by PLABS on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 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 0C18?
Dove 0C18 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 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 0C18 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 0C18 re-entered on 2 Oct 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 0C18?
Dove 0C18 was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLABS (US).