CryoCube-1
Re-entered 23 Nov 2021CryoCube-1 (NORAD 45260, COSPAR 1998-067RD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 2021, launched on 5 Dec 2019 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KSC as part of the KSC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by SLOBO 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 CryoCube-1?
CryoCube-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 2021, 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 CryoCube-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
CryoCube-1 re-entered on 23 Nov 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CryoCube-1?
CryoCube-1 was operated by KSC and built by SLOBO (US).