BlueWalker 1
Re-entered 29 Nov 2023BlueWalker 1 (NORAD 44105, COSPAR 2019-018AD) was a LT satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 2023, launched on 1 Apr 2019 on the PSLV Rideshare 14 mission. It was operated by NANAV / ASTS as part of the BlueWalker programme. The spacecraft was built by NANAVU on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 BlueWalker 1?
BlueWalker 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 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 BlueWalker 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
BlueWalker 1 re-entered on 29 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BlueWalker 1?
BlueWalker 1 was operated by NANAV / ASTS and built by NANAVU (LT).