QB50-CN03/BE03
Re-entered 20 Jul 2019QB50-CN03/BE03 (NORAD 42722, COSPAR 1998-067MB) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 2019, launched on 18 Apr 2017 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by NJUST as part of the NJUST programme. The spacecraft was built by NJUST 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 QB50-CN03/BE03?
QB50-CN03/BE03 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 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 QB50-CN03/BE03 re-enter the atmosphere?
QB50-CN03/BE03 re-entered on 20 Jul 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QB50-CN03/BE03?
QB50-CN03/BE03 was operated by NJUST and built by NJUST (CN).