ALL-STAR/PolarCube
Re-entered 6 Jun 2023ALL-STAR/PolarCube (NORAD 47310, COSPAR 2021-002B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2023, launched on 17 Jan 2021 on the Elana XX mission. It was operated by COSG as part of the UCO programme. The spacecraft was built by COSG 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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What happened to ALL-STAR/PolarCube?
ALL-STAR/PolarCube re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2023, 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 ALL-STAR/PolarCube re-enter the atmosphere?
ALL-STAR/PolarCube re-entered on 6 Jun 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ALL-STAR/PolarCube?
ALL-STAR/PolarCube was operated by COSG and built by COSG (US).