DOTSI
Re-entered 2 Jul 2021DOTSI (NORAD 44347, COSPAR 2019-036J) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 2021, launched on 25 Jun 2019 on the STP-2 mission. It was operated by USAFA as part of the Falconsat programme. The spacecraft was built by USAFA on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 DOTSI?
DOTSI re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 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 DOTSI re-enter the atmosphere?
DOTSI re-entered on 2 Jul 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DOTSI?
DOTSI was operated by USAFA and built by USAFA (US).