BIRDS-4 Tsuru
Re-entered 5 Jul 2022BIRDS-4 Tsuru (NORAD 47927, COSPAR 1998-067SD) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jul 2022, launched on 20 Feb 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KYUT as part of the Kyutech programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUT on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 BIRDS-4 Tsuru?
BIRDS-4 Tsuru re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jul 2022, 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 BIRDS-4 Tsuru re-enter the atmosphere?
BIRDS-4 Tsuru re-entered on 5 Jul 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BIRDS-4 Tsuru?
BIRDS-4 Tsuru was operated by KYUT and built by KYUT (J).