G-SATELLITE
Re-entered 18 Apr 2022G-SATELLITE (NORAD 45597, COSPAR 1998-067RK) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Apr 2022, launched on 7 Mar 2020 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by OTEAM / TOK as part of the Tokyo programme. The spacecraft was built by TOK on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 G-SATELLITE?
G-SATELLITE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Apr 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did G-SATELLITE re-enter the atmosphere?
G-SATELLITE re-entered on 18 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built G-SATELLITE?
G-SATELLITE was operated by OTEAM / TOK and built by TOK (J).