FACSAT
Re-entered 3 Jun 2023FACSAT (NORAD 43721, COSPAR 2018-096C) was a CO satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jun 2023, launched on 29 Nov 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 13 mission. It was operated by EMAVI as part of the FAC programme. The spacecraft was built by GOMSP on the Cubesat 3U 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 FACSAT?
FACSAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jun 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 FACSAT re-enter the atmosphere?
FACSAT re-entered on 3 Jun 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built FACSAT?
FACSAT was operated by EMAVI and built by GOMSP (CO).