RamSat
Re-entered 12 Oct 2022RamSat (NORAD 48850, COSPAR 1998-067SL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 2022, launched on 3 Jun 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ROBMS as part of the Ramsat programme. The spacecraft was built by ROBMS on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 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 RamSat?
RamSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 2022, 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 RamSat re-enter the atmosphere?
RamSat re-entered on 12 Oct 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built RamSat?
RamSat was operated by ROBMS and built by ROBMS (US).