BIRDS-4 GuaraniSat
Re-entered 5 Jul 2022BIRDS-4 GuaraniSat (NORAD 47931, COSPAR 1998-067SH) was a PY 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 AEP as part of the AEP programme. The spacecraft was built by AEP/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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to BIRDS-4 GuaraniSat?
BIRDS-4 GuaraniSat 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 GuaraniSat re-enter the atmosphere?
BIRDS-4 GuaraniSat re-entered on 5 Jul 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BIRDS-4 GuaraniSat?
BIRDS-4 GuaraniSat was operated by AEP and built by AEP/KYUT (PY).