Astrocast-0.2
Re-entered 19 Nov 2023Astrocast-0.2 (NORAD 44083, COSPAR 2019-018F) was a CH satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Nov 2023, launched on 1 Apr 2019 on the PSLV Rideshare 14 mission. It was operated by ACAST as part of the Astrocast programme. The spacecraft was built by ACAST on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3.8 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 Astrocast-0.2?
Astrocast-0.2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Nov 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 Astrocast-0.2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Astrocast-0.2 re-entered on 19 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Astrocast-0.2?
Astrocast-0.2 was operated by ACAST and built by ACAST (CH).