Corvus-BC3 v2
Re-entered 14 Jun 2024Corvus-BC3 v2 (NORAD 43118, COSPAR 2018-004H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 2024, launched on 12 Jan 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by ADIG as part of the Landmapper programme. The spacecraft was built by ADIG on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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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What happened to Corvus-BC3 v2?
Corvus-BC3 v2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Corvus-BC3 v2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Corvus-BC3 v2 re-entered on 14 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Corvus-BC3 v2?
Corvus-BC3 v2 was operated by ADIG and built by ADIG (US).