STORK 3
Re-entered 29 Aug 2023STORK 3 (NORAD 51098, COSPAR 2022-003E) was a PL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Aug 2023, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Above The Clouds mission. It was operated by SATRV as part of the STORK programme. The spacecraft was built by SATRV on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 STORK 3?
STORK 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Aug 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 STORK 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
STORK 3 re-entered on 29 Aug 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STORK 3?
STORK 3 was operated by SATRV and built by SATRV (PL).