Proxima II
Re-entered 20 May 2024Proxima II (NORAD 43696, COSPAR 2018-088G) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 2024, launched on 11 Nov 2018 on the Electron 03 Rideshare mission. It was operated by FLEET as part of the Fleet programme. The spacecraft was built by FLEET on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2 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 Proxima II?
Proxima II re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 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 Proxima II re-enter the atmosphere?
Proxima II re-entered on 20 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Proxima II?
Proxima II was operated by FLEET and built by FLEET (AU).