AAUSAT4
Re-entered 8 Sep 2023AAUSAT4 (NORAD 41460, COSPAR 2016-025E) was a DK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Sep 2023, launched on 25 Apr 2016 on the Sentinel 1B/Microscope 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 AAUSAT4?
AAUSAT4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Sep 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did AAUSAT4 re-enter the atmosphere?
AAUSAT4 re-entered on 8 Sep 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AAUSAT4?
AAUSAT4 was operated by AAU and built by AAU (DK).