3B5GSAT
Re-entered 25 Jul 20243B5GSAT (NORAD 47961, COSPAR 2021-022AF) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jul 2024, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by OCOS / STIOT as part of the Sateliot programme. The spacecraft was built by OCOS 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 3B5GSAT?
3B5GSAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jul 2024, 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 3B5GSAT re-enter the atmosphere?
3B5GSAT re-entered on 25 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 3B5GSAT?
3B5GSAT was operated by OCOS / STIOT and built by OCOS (UK).