BEESAT 9
Re-entered 4 Jun 2024BEESAT 9 (NORAD 44412, COSPAR 2019-038AC) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 2024, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by TUB as part of the BEESAT programme. The spacecraft was built by TUB 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 BEESAT 9?
BEESAT 9 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 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 BEESAT 9 re-enter the atmosphere?
BEESAT 9 re-entered on 4 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BEESAT 9?
BEESAT 9 was operated by TUB and built by TUB (D).