BSUSat-1
Re-entered 15 Mar 2024BSUSat-1 (NORAD 43666, COSPAR 2018-083E) was a BY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2024, launched on 29 Oct 2018 on the CFOSat mission. It was operated by BSUBY as part of the BSU programme. The spacecraft was built by BSUBY on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 4 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 BSUSat-1?
BSUSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2024, 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 BSUSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
BSUSat-1 re-entered on 15 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BSUSat-1?
BSUSat-1 was operated by BSUBY and built by BSUBY (BY).