AUSAT-1
Re-entered 14 Mar 2021AUSAT-1 (NORAD 44030, COSPAR 1998-067PW) was a DK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2021, launched on 5 Dec 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by AARH as part of the Aarhus programme. The spacecraft was built by AARH 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 AUSAT-1?
AUSAT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2021, 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 AUSAT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
AUSAT-1 re-entered on 14 Mar 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AUSAT-1?
AUSAT-1 was operated by AARH and built by AARH (DK).