CADRE
Re-entered 3 Jan 2017CADRE (NORAD 41475, COSPAR 1998-067HV) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 2017, launched on 6 Dec 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UMI as part of the UMI programme. The spacecraft was built by UMI 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 CADRE?
CADRE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 2017, 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 CADRE re-enter the atmosphere?
CADRE re-entered on 3 Jan 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CADRE?
CADRE was operated by UMI and built by UMI (US).