BIRD-JPN
Re-entered 7 Oct 2021BIRD-JPN (NORAD 44330, COSPAR 1998-067QF) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Oct 2021, launched on 17 Apr 2019 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KYUT as part of the Kyutech programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUT 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 BIRD-JPN?
BIRD-JPN re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Oct 2021, 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 BIRD-JPN re-enter the atmosphere?
BIRD-JPN re-entered on 7 Oct 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BIRD-JPN?
BIRD-JPN was operated by KYUT and built by KYUT (J).