3-Diamonds 3
Re-entered 26 Apr 20243-Diamonds 3 (NORAD 42783, COSPAR 2017-036U) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2024, launched on 23 Jun 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by SASG as part of the SASG programme. The spacecraft was built by GOMSP 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 3-Diamonds 3?
3-Diamonds 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 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 3-Diamonds 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
3-Diamonds 3 re-entered on 26 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 3-Diamonds 3?
3-Diamonds 3 was operated by SASG and built by GOMSP (UK).