Sudan Kexue SW
Re-entered 29 Nov 2023Sudan Kexue SW (NORAD 44704, COSPAR 2019-072B) was a SD satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 2023, launched on 3 Nov 2019 on the GaoFen 7 mission. It was operated by ISRA / DFHS as part of the ISRA programme. The spacecraft was built by DFHS on the DFHS Sat bus, with a mass of 100 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 Sudan Kexue SW?
Sudan Kexue SW re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 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 Sudan Kexue SW re-enter the atmosphere?
Sudan Kexue SW re-entered on 29 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Sudan Kexue SW?
Sudan Kexue SW was operated by ISRA / DFHS and built by DFHS (SD).