Fox-1E
Re-entered 21 Apr 2024Fox-1E (NORAD 47311, COSPAR 2021-002C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2024, launched on 17 Jan 2021 on the Elana XX mission. It was operated by AMNA / VANDU as part of the AMSAT-NA programme. The spacecraft was built by AMNA/VANDU 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.
Lifecycle
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Fox-1E?
Fox-1E re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 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 Fox-1E re-enter the atmosphere?
Fox-1E re-entered on 21 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Fox-1E?
Fox-1E was operated by AMNA / VANDU and built by AMNA/VANDU (US).