QB50-LT01
Re-entered 4 Apr 2023QB50-LT01 (NORAD 42768, COSPAR 2017-036D) was a LT satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 2023, launched on 23 Jun 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by VILN as part of the Vilnius programme. The spacecraft was built by VILN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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-LT01?
QB50-LT01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 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 QB50-LT01 re-enter the atmosphere?
QB50-LT01 re-entered on 4 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QB50-LT01?
QB50-LT01 was operated by VILN and built by VILN (LT).