MemSat
Re-entered 27 Sep 2020MemSat (NORAD 43554, COSPAR 1998-067PC) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Sep 2020, launched on 21 May 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ROWAN as part of the Rowan programme. The spacecraft was built by ROWAN on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 0.7 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 MemSat?
MemSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Sep 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 MemSat re-enter the atmosphere?
MemSat re-entered on 27 Sep 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MemSat?
MemSat was operated by ROWAN and built by ROWAN (US).