Aoba-VELOX IV
Re-entered 24 Mar 2023Aoba-VELOX IV (NORAD 43940, COSPAR 2019-003J) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 2023, launched on 18 Jan 2019 on the RAPIS mission. It was operated by KYUT as part of the NTU programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUT 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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What happened to Aoba-VELOX IV?
Aoba-VELOX IV re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 2023, 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 Aoba-VELOX IV re-enter the atmosphere?
Aoba-VELOX IV re-entered on 24 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Aoba-VELOX IV?
Aoba-VELOX IV was operated by KYUT and built by KYUT (J).