SpaceBEE 1
Re-entered 2 Aug 2022SpaceBEE 1 (NORAD 43142, COSPAR 2018-004AH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Aug 2022, launched on 12 Jan 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by SWARM as part of the Swarm programme. The spacecraft was built by SWARM on the Cubesat 0.25U bus, with a mass of 0.284 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 SpaceBEE 1?
SpaceBEE 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Aug 2022, 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 SpaceBEE 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
SpaceBEE 1 re-entered on 2 Aug 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SpaceBEE 1?
SpaceBEE 1 was operated by SWARM and built by SWARM (US).