BY70-03
Re-entered 8 Apr 2023BY70-03 (NORAD 46839, COSPAR 2020-079N) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 2023, launched on 6 Nov 2020 on the Nusat 9-18 mission. It was operated by CAST as part of the Bayi programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the Cubesat 12U? bus, with a mass of 30 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 BY70-03?
BY70-03 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 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 BY70-03 re-enter the atmosphere?
BY70-03 re-entered on 8 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BY70-03?
BY70-03 was operated by CAST and built by CAST (CN).