ROBUSTA 1B
Re-entered 17 Oct 2023ROBUSTA 1B (NORAD 42792, COSPAR 2017-036AD) was a F satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Oct 2023, launched on 23 Jun 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by MONTP as part of the Montpellier programme. The spacecraft was built by MONTP on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 ROBUSTA 1B?
ROBUSTA 1B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Oct 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 ROBUSTA 1B re-enter the atmosphere?
ROBUSTA 1B re-entered on 17 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ROBUSTA 1B?
ROBUSTA 1B was operated by MONTP and built by MONTP (F).