WildTrackCube-SIMBA
Re-entered 6 Mar 2026WildTrackCube-SIMBA (NORAD 47941, COSPAR 2021-022K) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Mar 2026, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by Roma La Sapienza / U. Nairobi as part of the ROSAP programme. The spacecraft was built by ROSAP 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 WildTrackCube-SIMBA?
WildTrackCube-SIMBA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Mar 2026, 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 WildTrackCube-SIMBA re-enter the atmosphere?
WildTrackCube-SIMBA re-entered on 6 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built WildTrackCube-SIMBA?
WildTrackCube-SIMBA was operated by Roma La Sapienza / U. Nairobi and built by ROSAP (I).