FREEDOM
Re-entered 5 Feb 2017FREEDOM (NORAD 41930, COSPAR 1998-067KS) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2017, launched on 9 Dec 2016 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by TOHO / NAKA as part of the Tohoku programme. The spacecraft was built by NAKA 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 FREEDOM?
FREEDOM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2017, 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 FREEDOM re-enter the atmosphere?
FREEDOM re-entered on 5 Feb 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built FREEDOM?
FREEDOM was operated by TOHO / NAKA and built by NAKA (J).