DoT-1
Re-entered 4 Feb 2025DoT-1 (NORAD 44399, COSPAR 2019-038P) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Feb 2025, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by SSTLA as part of the SSTL programme. The spacecraft was built by SSTLA on the DoT bus, with a mass of 18 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 DoT-1?
DoT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Feb 2025, 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 DoT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DoT-1 re-entered on 4 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DoT-1?
DoT-1 was operated by SSTLA and built by SSTLA (UK).