Dove 2278
Re-entered 19 Sep 2023Dove 2278 (NORAD 44813, COSPAR 2019-081K) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 2023, launched on 27 Nov 2019 on the PSLV Rideshare 15 mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by PLAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5.7 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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What happened to Dove 2278?
Dove 2278 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 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 Dove 2278 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 2278 re-entered on 19 Sep 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 2278?
Dove 2278 was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).