SAI-1 NanoConnect-2
Re-entered 25 Nov 2023SAI-1 NanoConnect-2 (NORAD 47701, COSPAR 2021-015C) was a MX satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Nov 2023, launched on 28 Feb 2021 on the PSLV Rideshare 18 mission. It was operated by UNAM / SAIUS as part of the UNAMSAT programme. The spacecraft was built by UNAM/SAIUS on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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 SAI-1 NanoConnect-2?
SAI-1 NanoConnect-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Nov 2023, 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 SAI-1 NanoConnect-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
SAI-1 NanoConnect-2 re-entered on 25 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SAI-1 NanoConnect-2?
SAI-1 NanoConnect-2 was operated by UNAM / SAIUS and built by UNAM/SAIUS (MX).