CalPoly CP7
Re-entered 12 Feb 2023CalPoly CP7 (NORAD 43615, COSPAR 2018-070C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2023, launched on 15 Sep 2018 on the ICESAT-2 mission. It was operated by CALP as part of the CP programme. The spacecraft was built by CALP 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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What happened to CalPoly CP7?
CalPoly CP7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2023, 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 CalPoly CP7 re-enter the atmosphere?
CalPoly CP7 re-entered on 12 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CalPoly CP7?
CalPoly CP7 was operated by CALP and built by CALP (US).