3Cat-1
Re-entered 4 Apr 20233Cat-1 (NORAD 43728, COSPAR 2018-096K) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 2023, launched on 29 Nov 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 13 mission. It was operated by UPC as part of the UPC programme. The spacecraft was built by UPC 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to 3Cat-1?
3Cat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 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 3Cat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
3Cat-1 re-entered on 4 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 3Cat-1?
3Cat-1 was operated by UPC and built by UPC (E).