Radioskaf RS-8
Re-entered 16 Feb 2018Radioskaf RS-8 (NORAD 43597, COSPAR 1998-067PJ) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Feb 2018, launched on 13 Feb 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by YUZGU as part of the YUZGU programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZGU 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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What happened to Radioskaf RS-8?
Radioskaf RS-8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Feb 2018, 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 Radioskaf RS-8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Radioskaf RS-8 re-entered on 16 Feb 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Radioskaf RS-8?
Radioskaf RS-8 was operated by YUZGU and built by YUZGU (RU).