Dove 245c
Re-entered 23 Aug 2024Dove 245c (NORAD 47456, COSPAR 2021-006AV) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Aug 2024, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by PLAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5.7 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 Dove 245c?
Dove 245c re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Aug 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 Dove 245c re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 245c re-entered on 23 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 245c?
Dove 245c was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).