OneWeb L8-014
Re-entered 30 Mar 2022OneWeb L8-014 (NORAD 48983, COSPAR 2021-060S) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Mar 2022, launched on 1 Jul 2021 on the OneWeb L8 mission. It was operated by OneWeb as part of the OneWeb programme. The spacecraft was built by ONEWUS on the ARROW bus, with a mass of 148 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 OneWeb L8-014?
OneWeb L8-014 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 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 OneWeb L8-014 re-enter the atmosphere?
OneWeb L8-014 re-entered on 30 Mar 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OneWeb L8-014?
OneWeb L8-014 was operated by OneWeb and built by ONEWUS (UK).