1KUNS-PF
Re-entered 27 Dec 20201KUNS-PF (NORAD 43466, COSPAR 1998-067NP) was a KE satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Dec 2020, launched on 2 Apr 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by NAIR as part of the Nairobi programme. The spacecraft was built by NAIR/ROSAP 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 1KUNS-PF?
1KUNS-PF re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Dec 2020, 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 1KUNS-PF re-enter the atmosphere?
1KUNS-PF re-entered on 27 Dec 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 1KUNS-PF?
1KUNS-PF was operated by NAIR and built by NAIR/ROSAP (KE).