DebrisSat-1
Re-entered 2 Mar 2019DebrisSat-1 (NORAD 43621, COSPAR 1998-067PM) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Mar 2019, launched on 2 Apr 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SSTLA as part of the SSTL programme. The spacecraft was built by SSTLA on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 3 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 DebrisSat-1?
DebrisSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Mar 2019, 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 DebrisSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DebrisSat-1 re-entered on 2 Mar 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DebrisSat-1?
DebrisSat-1 was operated by SSTLA and built by SSTLA (UK).