MiTEE 1
Re-entered 15 Jun 2023MiTEE 1 (NORAD 47314, COSPAR 2021-002F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jun 2023, launched on 17 Jan 2021 on the Elana XX mission. It was operated by UMI as part of the UMI programme. The spacecraft was built by UMI on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 MiTEE 1?
MiTEE 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 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 MiTEE 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
MiTEE 1 re-entered on 15 Jun 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MiTEE 1?
MiTEE 1 was operated by UMI and built by UMI (US).