BEESAT 4
Re-entered 26 Sep 2023BEESAT 4 (NORAD 41619, COSPAR 2016-040W) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Sep 2023, launched on 22 Jun 2016 on the PSLV Rideshare 07 mission. It was operated by TUB as part of the BEESAT programme. The spacecraft was built by TUB 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 BEESAT 4?
BEESAT 4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 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 BEESAT 4 re-enter the atmosphere?
BEESAT 4 re-entered on 26 Sep 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BEESAT 4?
BEESAT 4 was operated by TUB and built by TUB (D).