Dido-3
Re-entered 25 Mar 2025Dido-3 (NORAD 46284, COSPAR 2020-061N) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Mar 2025, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS mission. It was operated by SPHARM as part of the Dido programme. The spacecraft was built by SPHARM on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 Dido-3?
Dido-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Mar 2025, 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 Dido-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dido-3 re-entered on 25 Mar 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dido-3?
Dido-3 was operated by SPHARM and built by SPHARM (IL).