PW-Sat2
Re-entered 23 Feb 2021PW-Sat2 (NORAD 43814, COSPAR 2018-099BJ) was a PL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2021, launched on 3 Dec 2018 on the SSO-A mission. It was operated by PWAR as part of the Warsaw programme. The spacecraft was built by PWAR on the Cubesat 2U 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 PW-Sat2?
PW-Sat2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2021, 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 PW-Sat2 re-enter the atmosphere?
PW-Sat2 re-entered on 23 Feb 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PW-Sat2?
PW-Sat2 was operated by PWAR and built by PWAR (PL).