Dido-2
Re-entered 12 Jul 2024Dido-2 (NORAD 42000, COSPAR 2017-008BE) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jul 2024, launched on 15 Feb 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 09 mission. It was operated by SPHARM as part of the Dido programme. The spacecraft was built by SPHARM on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4.2 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 Dido-2?
Dido-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jul 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2017. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dido-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dido-2 re-entered on 12 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dido-2?
Dido-2 was operated by SPHARM and built by SPHARM (IL).