Dove 240a
Re-entered 5 Nov 2023Dove 240a (NORAD 46735, COSPAR 2020-061BL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 2023, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by PLAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5.7 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 Dove 240a?
Dove 240a re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Nov 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 Dove 240a re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 240a re-entered on 5 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 240a?
Dove 240a was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).