Equisat
Re-entered 26 Dec 2020Equisat (NORAD 43552, COSPAR 1998-067PA) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Dec 2020, launched on 21 May 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by BROWN as part of the Brown programme. The spacecraft was built by BROWN on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.2 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 Equisat?
Equisat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 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 Equisat re-enter the atmosphere?
Equisat re-entered on 26 Dec 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Equisat?
Equisat was operated by BROWN and built by BROWN (US).