Unicorn-2D
Re-entered 13 Apr 2023Unicorn-2D (NORAD 51032, COSPAR 2022-002BA) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 2023, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by ALBAD as part of the Alba programme. The spacecraft was built by ALBA on the PocketQube 3P bus, with a mass of 0.75 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 Unicorn-2D?
Unicorn-2D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 2023, 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 Unicorn-2D re-enter the atmosphere?
Unicorn-2D re-entered on 13 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Unicorn-2D?
Unicorn-2D was operated by ALBAD and built by ALBA (D).