SOAR
Re-entered 14 Mar 2022SOAR (NORAD 48851, COSPAR 1998-067SM) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2022, launched on 3 Jun 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by MANU as part of the ManU programme. The spacecraft was built by MANU 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 SOAR?
SOAR re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 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 SOAR re-enter the atmosphere?
SOAR re-entered on 14 Mar 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SOAR?
SOAR was operated by MANU and built by MANU (UK).