MicroDragon
Re-entered 1 Oct 2024MicroDragon (NORAD 43935, COSPAR 2019-003D) was a VN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Oct 2024, launched on 18 Jan 2019 on the RAPIS mission. It was operated by VNSC as part of the VNSC programme. The spacecraft was built by VNSC on the MicroDragon bus, with a mass of 50 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 MicroDragon?
MicroDragon re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Oct 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did MicroDragon re-enter the atmosphere?
MicroDragon re-entered on 1 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MicroDragon?
MicroDragon was operated by VNSC and built by VNSC (VN).