ArduiCube
Re-entered 22 Jul 2023ArduiCube (NORAD 47963, COSPAR 2021-022AH) was a AR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jul 2023, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by DIYS as part of the DIY programme. The spacecraft was built by DIYS on the PocketQub 1P bus, with a mass of 0.2 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 ArduiCube?
ArduiCube re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jul 2023, 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 ArduiCube re-enter the atmosphere?
ArduiCube re-entered on 22 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ArduiCube?
ArduiCube was operated by DIYS and built by DIYS (AR).