Dove 101D
Re-entered 16 Jan 2023Dove 101D (NORAD 42039, COSPAR 2017-008CV) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 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 101D?
Dove 101D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 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 101D re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 101D re-entered on 16 Jan 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 101D?
Dove 101D was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).