PAN A
Re-entered 30 Jan 2024PAN A (NORAD 51094, COSPAR 2022-003A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jan 2024, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Above The Clouds mission. It was operated by CORN / LARCN as part of the Cornell programme. The spacecraft was built by CORN 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 PAN A?
PAN A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 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 PAN A re-enter the atmosphere?
PAN A re-entered on 30 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PAN A?
PAN A was operated by CORN / LARCN and built by CORN (US).