LacunaSat 3
Re-entered 4 Feb 2025LacunaSat 3 (NORAD 46492, COSPAR 2020-068G) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Feb 2025, launched on 28 Sep 2020 on the Gonets-M No. 27/28/29 mission. It was operated by LACU / NANAVU as part of the Lacuna programme. The spacecraft was built by NANAV 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 LacunaSat 3?
LacunaSat 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Feb 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 LacunaSat 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
LacunaSat 3 re-entered on 4 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LacunaSat 3?
LacunaSat 3 was operated by LACU / NANAVU and built by NANAV (UK).