QPS-SAR 1
Re-entered 3 Oct 2024QPS-SAR 1 (NORAD 44856, COSPAR 2019-089E) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Oct 2024, launched on 11 Dec 2019 on the PSLV Rideshare 16 mission. It was operated by QPS as part of the QPS programme. The spacecraft was built by QPS on the QSAT bus, with a mass of 120 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 QPS-SAR 1?
QPS-SAR 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Oct 2024, 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 QPS-SAR 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
QPS-SAR 1 re-entered on 3 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QPS-SAR 1?
QPS-SAR 1 was operated by QPS and built by QPS (J).