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Dove 245c

Re-entered 23 Aug 2024

Dove 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.

2021
launched
2024
re-entered
3
years on orbit
5.7
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Jan 2021 · on the Transporter-1 mission
Operational29 Jun 2024 · entered service
Retired29 Jun 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered23 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47456
COSPAR2021-006AV
TypeSatellite
OperatorPlanet Labs
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerPLAN
BusCubesat 3U
Mass5.7 kg
ProgrammeFlock-4
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude521 × 535 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

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).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.