SpaceBEE FM10
Re-entered 14 Jan 2025SpaceBEE FM10 (NORAD 43818, COSPAR 2018-099BN) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 2025, launched on 3 Dec 2018 on the SSO-A mission. It was operated by SWARM as part of the Swarm programme. The spacecraft was built by SWARM 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 SpaceBEE FM10?
SpaceBEE FM10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jan 2025, 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 SpaceBEE FM10 re-enter the atmosphere?
SpaceBEE FM10 re-entered on 14 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SpaceBEE FM10?
SpaceBEE FM10 was operated by SWARM and built by SWARM (US).