Waseda-SAT 3
Re-entered 6 Oct 2018Waseda-SAT 3 (NORAD 41933, COSPAR 1998-067KV) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 2018, launched on 9 Dec 2016 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by WASEDA as part of the Waseda programme. The spacecraft was built by WASEDA 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 Waseda-SAT 3?
Waseda-SAT 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 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 Waseda-SAT 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Waseda-SAT 3 re-entered on 6 Oct 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Waseda-SAT 3?
Waseda-SAT 3 was operated by WASEDA and built by WASEDA (J).