ZACUBE-2
Re-entered 23 Apr 2024ZACUBE-2 (NORAD 43907, COSPAR 2018-111AH) was a ZA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Apr 2024, launched on 27 Dec 2018 on the Soyuz Rideshare 7 mission. It was operated by CPUT as part of the CPUT programme. The spacecraft was built by CPUT on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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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What happened to ZACUBE-2?
ZACUBE-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Apr 2024, 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 ZACUBE-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
ZACUBE-2 re-entered on 23 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ZACUBE-2?
ZACUBE-2 was operated by CPUT and built by CPUT (ZA).