CanX-7
Re-entered 21 Apr 2022CanX-7 (NORAD 41788, COSPAR 2016-059F) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2022, launched on 26 Sep 2016 on the PSLV Rideshare 08 mission. It was operated by UTIAS as part of the CanX programme. The spacecraft was built by UTIAS on the Cubesat 3U+ bus, with a mass of 8 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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What happened to CanX-7?
CanX-7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2022, 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 CanX-7 re-enter the atmosphere?
CanX-7 re-entered on 21 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was CanX-7 operational?
CanX-7 was operational for roughly 4 years, from 1 Jun 2017 to 1 Jan 2021.
Who operated and built CanX-7?
CanX-7 was operated by UTIAS and built by UTIAS (CA).