Hiber 3
Re-entered 4 Feb 2025Hiber 3 (NORAD 47942, COSPAR 2021-022L) was a NL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Feb 2025, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by HIBER as part of the Hiber programme. The spacecraft was built by ISISBV on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 Hiber 3?
Hiber 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Feb 2025, 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 Hiber 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Hiber 3 re-entered on 4 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Hiber 3?
Hiber 3 was operated by HIBER and built by ISISBV (NL).