MySat-2
Re-entered 17 Jan 2024MySat-2 (NORAD 49016, COSPAR 2021-013F) was a UAE satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jan 2024, launched on 20 Feb 2021 on the Cygnus NG-15 mission. It was operated by MASDAR as part of the Masdar programme. The spacecraft was built by MASDAR 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 MySat-2?
MySat-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jan 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 MySat-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
MySat-2 re-entered on 17 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MySat-2?
MySat-2 was operated by MASDAR and built by MASDAR (UAE).