MakerSat-1
Re-entered 29 Oct 2022MakerSat-1 (NORAD 45122, COSPAR 2019-071M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 2022, launched on 5 Dec 2019 on the Cygnus NG-12 mission. It was operated by NWNAZ as part of the NWNU programme. The spacecraft was built by NWNAZ on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 0.5 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 MakerSat-1?
MakerSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 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 MakerSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
MakerSat-1 re-entered on 29 Oct 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MakerSat-1?
MakerSat-1 was operated by NWNAZ and built by NWNAZ (US).