Meshbed
Re-entered 2 May 2023Meshbed (NORAD 44806, COSPAR 2019-081C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 May 2023, launched on 27 Nov 2019 on the PSLV Rideshare 15 mission. It was operated by ANSP as part of the Analytic programme. The spacecraft was built by ANSP 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Meshbed?
Meshbed re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 May 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 Meshbed re-enter the atmosphere?
Meshbed re-entered on 2 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Meshbed?
Meshbed was operated by ANSP and built by ANSP (US).