Sokrat
Re-entered 1 May 2024Sokrat (NORAD 44404, COSPAR 2019-038U) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 May 2024, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by MGU as part of the MGU 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 Sokrat?
Sokrat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 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 Sokrat re-enter the atmosphere?
Sokrat re-entered on 1 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Sokrat?
Sokrat was operated by MGU and built by MGU (RU).