PATCOOL
Re-entered 18 Nov 2022PATCOOL (NORAD 51442, COSPAR 1998-067TE) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Nov 2022, launched on 21 Dec 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KSC / UFL as part of the KSC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by UFL/KSC 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 PATCOOL?
PATCOOL re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Nov 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did PATCOOL re-enter the atmosphere?
PATCOOL re-entered on 18 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PATCOOL?
PATCOOL was operated by KSC / UFL and built by UFL/KSC (US).