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Dove 2435

Re-entered 27 Aug 2024

Dove 2435 (NORAD 47687, COSPAR 2021-006EN) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 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
Operational5 Jul 2024 · entered service
Retired5 Jul 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47687
COSPAR2021-006EN
TypeSatellite
OperatorPlanet Labs
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerPLAN
BusCubesat 3U
Mass5.7 kg
ProgrammeFlock-4
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude521 × 533 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dove 2435?

Dove 2435 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 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 2435 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dove 2435 re-entered on 27 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dove 2435?

Dove 2435 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.