QMR-KWT
Re-entered 7 Sep 2024QMR-KWT (NORAD 48943, COSPAR 2021-059BS) was a KW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Sep 2024, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by ORBSKW as part of the OrbSp Kwt programme. The spacecraft was built by ORBSP on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 QMR-KWT?
QMR-KWT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Sep 2024, 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 QMR-KWT re-enter the atmosphere?
QMR-KWT re-entered on 7 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QMR-KWT?
QMR-KWT was operated by ORBSKW and built by ORBSP (KW).