KSU-Cubesat
Re-entered 15 Apr 2025KSU-Cubesat (NORAD 47954, COSPAR 2021-022Y) was a SA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 2025, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by KSU as part of the KSU programme. The spacecraft was built by KSU 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 KSU-Cubesat?
KSU-Cubesat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 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 KSU-Cubesat re-enter the atmosphere?
KSU-Cubesat re-entered on 15 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built KSU-Cubesat?
KSU-Cubesat was operated by KSU and built by KSU (SA).