CAPSat
Re-entered 18 Sep 2022CAPSat (NORAD 49276, COSPAR 1998-067SV) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 2022, launched on 29 Aug 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UIUC as part of the UIUC programme. The spacecraft was built by UIUC 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 CAPSat?
CAPSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 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 CAPSat re-enter the atmosphere?
CAPSat re-entered on 18 Sep 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CAPSat?
CAPSat was operated by UIUC and built by UIUC (US).