DaVinci
Re-entered 9 Feb 2023DaVinci (NORAD 43857, COSPAR 2018-104J) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Feb 2023, launched on 16 Dec 2018 on the Electron 04 Rideshare mission. It was operated by NISCA / LCFE as part of the NISCA programme. The spacecraft was built by NISCA on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3.38 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 DaVinci?
DaVinci re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 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 DaVinci re-enter the atmosphere?
DaVinci re-entered on 9 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DaVinci?
DaVinci was operated by NISCA / LCFE and built by NISCA (US).