QB50-IT02
Re-entered 1 Jul 2024QB50-IT02 (NORAD 42776, COSPAR 2017-036M) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 2024, launched on 23 Jun 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by ROSAP as part of the ROSAP programme. The spacecraft was built by ROSAP 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-IT02?
QB50-IT02 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 2024, 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-IT02 re-enter the atmosphere?
QB50-IT02 re-entered on 1 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QB50-IT02?
QB50-IT02 was operated by ROSAP and built by ROSAP (I).