Quantum Radar 3
Re-entered 7 Mar 2023Quantum Radar 3 (NORAD 44416, COSPAR 2019-022F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Mar 2023, launched on 25 Jul 2019 on the Cygnus NG-11 mission. It was operated by HYPGG as part of the QuantumR programme. The spacecraft was built by HYPGG 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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What happened to Quantum Radar 3?
Quantum Radar 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Mar 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 Quantum Radar 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Quantum Radar 3 re-entered on 7 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Quantum Radar 3?
Quantum Radar 3 was operated by HYPGG and built by HYPGG (US).