IRVINE01
Re-entered 3 Feb 2023IRVINE01 (NORAD 43693, COSPAR 2018-088D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Feb 2023, launched on 11 Nov 2018 on the Electron 03 Rideshare mission. It was operated by IPSF as part of the Irvine programme. The spacecraft was built by IPSF 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 IRVINE01?
IRVINE01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 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 IRVINE01 re-enter the atmosphere?
IRVINE01 re-entered on 3 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IRVINE01?
IRVINE01 was operated by IPSF and built by IPSF (US).