CATSat-1
Re-entered 13 Apr 2021CATSat-1 (NORAD 44033, COSPAR 1998-067PZ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 2021, launched on 5 Dec 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by APL as part of the APL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by APL/BLCAN 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to CATSat-1?
CATSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 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 CATSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
CATSat-1 re-entered on 13 Apr 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CATSat-1?
CATSat-1 was operated by APL and built by APL/BLCAN (US).