AQT-D
Re-entered 22 Apr 2022AQT-D (NORAD 44791, COSPAR 1998-067QW) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2022, launched on 24 Sep 2019 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by TOK / SPABD as part of the Tokyo programme. The spacecraft was built by TOK on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 AQT-D?
AQT-D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 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 AQT-D re-enter the atmosphere?
AQT-D re-entered on 22 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AQT-D?
AQT-D was operated by TOK / SPABD and built by TOK (J).