OSNSAT
Re-entered 11 Jan 2018OSNSAT (NORAD 41939, COSPAR 1998-067KZ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 2018, launched on 9 Dec 2016 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by OSN as part of the OSN programme. The spacecraft was built by OSN on the Tubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 0.75 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 OSNSAT?
OSNSAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 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 OSNSAT re-enter the atmosphere?
OSNSAT re-entered on 11 Jan 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OSNSAT?
OSNSAT was operated by OSN and built by OSN (US).