STEP Cube Lab
Re-entered 23 May 2023STEP Cube Lab (NORAD 43138, COSPAR 2018-004AD) was a KR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 May 2023, launched on 12 Jan 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by CHOSU as part of the Chosun programme. The spacecraft was built by CHOSU 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 STEP Cube Lab?
STEP Cube Lab re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 May 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 STEP Cube Lab re-enter the atmosphere?
STEP Cube Lab re-entered on 23 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STEP Cube Lab?
STEP Cube Lab was operated by CHOSU and built by CHOSU (KR).