CSUNSat 1
Re-entered 5 May 2019CSUNSat 1 (NORAD 42715, COSPAR 1998-067LW) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 May 2019, launched on 18 Apr 2017 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by CSUN / JPL as part of the CSUN programme. The spacecraft was built by CSUN on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 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 CSUNSat 1?
CSUNSat 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 May 2019, 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 CSUNSat 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
CSUNSat 1 re-entered on 5 May 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CSUNSat 1?
CSUNSat 1 was operated by CSUN / JPL and built by CSUN (US).