Dove 1044
Re-entered 3 Jan 2023Dove 1044 (NORAD 42030, COSPAR 2017-008CL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 2023, launched on 15 Feb 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 09 mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-3 programme. The spacecraft was built by PLAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4.7 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 Dove 1044?
Dove 1044 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 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 Dove 1044 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 1044 re-entered on 3 Jan 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 1044?
Dove 1044 was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).