PEASSS
Re-entered 1 Dec 2023PEASSS (NORAD 42015, COSPAR 2017-008BV) was a NL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Dec 2023, launched on 15 Feb 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 09 mission. It was operated by TNO / ISISBV as part of the ISISBV programme. The spacecraft was built by ISISBV on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 PEASSS?
PEASSS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Dec 2023, 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 PEASSS re-enter the atmosphere?
PEASSS re-entered on 1 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PEASSS?
PEASSS was operated by TNO / ISISBV and built by ISISBV (NL).