Ghalib
Re-entered 13 Apr 2024Ghalib (NORAD 48962, COSPAR 2021-059CM) was a UAE satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 2024, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by MARINT as part of the Marshall Intech programme. The spacecraft was built by MARINT 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 Ghalib?
Ghalib re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 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 Ghalib re-enter the atmosphere?
Ghalib re-entered on 13 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Ghalib?
Ghalib was operated by MARINT and built by MARINT (UAE).