STARS-C Oyaki
Re-entered 2 Mar 2018STARS-C Oyaki (NORAD 41895, COSPAR 1998-067KR) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Mar 2018, launched on 9 Dec 2016 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SHIZ as part of the STARS programme. The spacecraft was built by SHIZ on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.5 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 STARS-C Oyaki?
STARS-C Oyaki re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Mar 2018, 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 STARS-C Oyaki re-enter the atmosphere?
STARS-C Oyaki re-entered on 2 Mar 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STARS-C Oyaki?
STARS-C Oyaki was operated by SHIZ and built by SHIZ (J).