Delfi-PQ
Re-entered 9 Jan 2024Delfi-PQ (NORAD 51074, COSPAR 2022-002CU) was a NL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 2024, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by DELFT as part of the Delft programme. The spacecraft was built by DELFT on the PocketQube 3P bus, with a mass of 0.6 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 Delfi-PQ?
Delfi-PQ re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 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 Delfi-PQ re-enter the atmosphere?
Delfi-PQ re-entered on 9 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Delfi-PQ?
Delfi-PQ was operated by DELFT and built by DELFT (NL).