QB50-AU01
Re-entered 21 Mar 2019QB50-AU01 (NORAD 42730, COSPAR 1998-067MK) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Mar 2019, launched on 18 Apr 2017 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ADEL as part of the Adelaide programme. The spacecraft was built by ADEL 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-AU01?
QB50-AU01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Mar 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-AU01 re-enter the atmosphere?
QB50-AU01 re-entered on 21 Mar 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QB50-AU01?
QB50-AU01 was operated by ADEL and built by ADEL (AU).