ISARA
Re-entered 23 Feb 2022ISARA (NORAD 43050, COSPAR 2017-071P) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2022, launched on 12 Nov 2017 on the Cygnus OA-8 mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the JPL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO 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 ISARA?
ISARA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2022, 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 ISARA re-enter the atmosphere?
ISARA re-entered on 23 Feb 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ISARA?
ISARA was operated by JPL and built by AERO (US).