UVSQ-SAT
Re-entered 30 Oct 2024UVSQ-SAT (NORAD 47438, COSPAR 2021-006AB) was a F satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2024, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It was operated by UVSQ / LATMOS as part of the UVSQ programme. The spacecraft was built by LATMOS/ISISBV on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.6 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 UVSQ-SAT?
UVSQ-SAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 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 UVSQ-SAT re-enter the atmosphere?
UVSQ-SAT re-entered on 30 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built UVSQ-SAT?
UVSQ-SAT was operated by UVSQ / LATMOS and built by LATMOS/ISISBV (F).