UNITE
Re-entered 21 Oct 2021UNITE (NORAD 44031, COSPAR 1998-067PX) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 2021, launched on 5 Dec 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by USIN as part of the USI programme. The spacecraft was built by USIN 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 UNITE?
UNITE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 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 UNITE re-enter the atmosphere?
UNITE re-entered on 21 Oct 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built UNITE?
UNITE was operated by USIN and built by USIN (US).