CAPE 3
Re-entered 21 Feb 2024CAPE 3 (NORAD 47309, COSPAR 2021-002A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 2024, launched on 17 Jan 2021 on the Elana XX mission. It was operated by ULLAF as part of the ULALA programme. The spacecraft was built by ULLAF on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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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What happened to CAPE 3?
CAPE 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CAPE 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
CAPE 3 re-entered on 21 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CAPE 3?
CAPE 3 was operated by ULLAF and built by ULLAF (US).