D-Star One
Re-entered 17 Oct 2023D-Star One (NORAD 44410, COSPAR 2019-038AA) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Oct 2023, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by GOS as part of the GOS programme. The spacecraft was built by GOS 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 D-Star One?
D-Star One re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Oct 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 D-Star One re-enter the atmosphere?
D-Star One re-entered on 17 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built D-Star One?
D-Star One was operated by GOS and built by GOS (D).