Dove 0F02
Re-entered 29 Mar 2023Dove 0F02 (NORAD 42998, COSPAR 2017-068M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 2023, launched on 31 Oct 2017 on the Planet Express mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-3 programme. The spacecraft was built by PLAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 Dove 0F02?
Dove 0F02 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 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 Dove 0F02 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 0F02 re-entered on 29 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 0F02?
Dove 0F02 was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).