BEESAT 8
Re-entered 28 Jan 2025BEESAT 8 (NORAD 48085, COSPAR 2021-022AP) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2025, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by TUB as part of the BEESAT programme. The spacecraft was built by TUB on the Cubesat 0.25U bus, with a mass of 0.3 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 BEESAT 8?
BEESAT 8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 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 BEESAT 8 re-enter the atmosphere?
BEESAT 8 re-entered on 28 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BEESAT 8?
BEESAT 8 was operated by TUB and built by TUB (D).