Dove 0F1C
Re-entered 22 Sep 2019Dove 0F1C (NORAD 43163, COSPAR 2018-010A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 2019, launched on 21 Jan 2018 on the Electron 02 Rideshare mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock Dove programme. The spacecraft was built by PLAN 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 Dove 0F1C?
Dove 0F1C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Sep 2019, 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 Dove 0F1C re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 0F1C re-entered on 22 Sep 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 0F1C?
Dove 0F1C was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).