RFTSat
Re-entered 21 Jun 2023RFTSat (NORAD 44417, COSPAR 2019-022G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 2023, launched on 25 Jul 2019 on the Cygnus NG-11 mission. It was operated by NWNAZ as part of the NWNU programme. The spacecraft was built by NWNAZ on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 2.8 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 RFTSat?
RFTSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 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 RFTSat re-enter the atmosphere?
RFTSat re-entered on 21 Jun 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built RFTSat?
RFTSat was operated by NWNAZ and built by NWNAZ (US).