AmGU 1
Re-entered 4 May 2024AmGU 1 (NORAD 44394, COSPAR 2019-038J) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 2024, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by AMGU as part of the AMGU programme. The spacecraft was built by MGU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 AmGU 1?
AmGU 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 2024, 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 AmGU 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
AmGU 1 re-entered on 4 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AmGU 1?
AmGU 1 was operated by AMGU and built by MGU (RU).