Lobster Eye 01
Re-entered 15 Jul 2023Lobster Eye 01 (NORAD 45940, COSPAR 2020-051B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 2023, launched on 25 Jul 2020 on the ZY3-3 mission. It was operated by NJU / HKU as part of the NJU programme. The spacecraft was built by ASES on the StarLigthB bus, with a mass of 50 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 Lobster Eye 01?
Lobster Eye 01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jul 2023, 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 Lobster Eye 01 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lobster Eye 01 re-entered on 15 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lobster Eye 01?
Lobster Eye 01 was operated by NJU / HKU and built by ASES (CN).