MOVE-IIb
Re-entered 7 Dec 2023MOVE-IIb (NORAD 44398, COSPAR 2019-038N) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 2023, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by TUM as part of the TUM programme. The spacecraft was built by TUM 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 MOVE-IIb?
MOVE-IIb re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 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 MOVE-IIb re-enter the atmosphere?
MOVE-IIb re-entered on 7 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MOVE-IIb?
MOVE-IIb was operated by TUM and built by TUM (D).