SONATE
Re-entered 8 Jul 2025SONATE (NORAD 44400, COSPAR 2019-038Q) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jul 2025, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by WURZ as part of the UWE programme. The spacecraft was built by WURZ 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 SONATE?
SONATE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jul 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 SONATE re-enter the atmosphere?
SONATE re-entered on 8 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SONATE?
SONATE was operated by WURZ and built by WURZ (D).