KRAKsat
Re-entered 18 Jan 2022KRAKsat (NORAD 44427, COSPAR 1998-067QM) was a PL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jan 2022, launched on 17 Apr 2019 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KRAK / AGHU as part of the Kraksat programme. The spacecraft was built by SATRV on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.374 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 KRAKsat?
KRAKsat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jan 2022, 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 KRAKsat re-enter the atmosphere?
KRAKsat re-entered on 18 Jan 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built KRAKsat?
KRAKsat was operated by KRAK / AGHU and built by SATRV (PL).