Kepler-1
Re-entered 23 Feb 2023Kepler-1 (NORAD 43729, COSPAR 2018-096L) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2023, launched on 29 Nov 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 13 mission. It was operated by KEPLER as part of the Kepler programme. The spacecraft was built by CLAAC 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 Kepler-1?
Kepler-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 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 Kepler-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kepler-1 re-entered on 23 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kepler-1?
Kepler-1 was operated by KEPLER and built by CLAAC (CA).