Dove 24a3
Re-entered 20 Aug 2024Dove 24a3 (NORAD 51016, COSPAR 2022-002AJ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 2024, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by PLAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5.7 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 Dove 24a3?
Dove 24a3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dove 24a3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 24a3 re-entered on 20 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 24a3?
Dove 24a3 was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).