MicroMAS-2A
Re-entered 8 Apr 2023MicroMAS-2A (NORAD 43131, COSPAR 2018-004W) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 2023, launched on 12 Jan 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by MITLL as part of the MIT Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by MITLL/MIT on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3.8 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 MicroMAS-2A?
MicroMAS-2A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 2023, 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 MicroMAS-2A re-enter the atmosphere?
MicroMAS-2A re-entered on 8 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MicroMAS-2A?
MicroMAS-2A was operated by MITLL and built by MITLL/MIT (US).