Al-Farabi 1
Re-entered 25 Jul 2023Al-Farabi 1 (NORAD 42016, COSPAR 2017-008BW) was a KZ satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jul 2023, launched on 15 Feb 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 09 mission. It was operated by KAZNU as part of the Al Farabi programme. The spacecraft was built by KAZNU on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 1.7 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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What happened to Al-Farabi 1?
Al-Farabi 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jul 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 Al-Farabi 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Al-Farabi 1 re-entered on 25 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Al-Farabi 1?
Al-Farabi 1 was operated by KAZNU and built by KAZNU (KZ).