SpaceBEE 68
Re-entered 20 Apr 2023SpaceBEE 68 (NORAD 48630, COSPAR 2021-006EW) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2023, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It was operated by SWARM as part of the Swarm programme. The spacecraft was built by SWARM on the Cubesat 0.25U bus, with a mass of 0.284 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 SpaceBEE 68?
SpaceBEE 68 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 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 SpaceBEE 68 re-enter the atmosphere?
SpaceBEE 68 re-entered on 20 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SpaceBEE 68?
SpaceBEE 68 was operated by SWARM and built by SWARM (US).