IDEASSat
Re-entered 14 Dec 2024IDEASSat (NORAD 47458, COSPAR 2021-006AX) was a TW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Dec 2024, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It was operated by NCU as part of the NCU programme. The spacecraft was built by NCU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 IDEASSat?
IDEASSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Dec 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 IDEASSat re-enter the atmosphere?
IDEASSat re-entered on 14 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built IDEASSat?
IDEASSat was operated by NCU and built by NCU (TW).