ORESAT0
Re-entered 29 Sep 2024ORESAT0 (NORAD 52017, COSPAR 2022-026K) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 2024, launched on 15 Mar 2022 on the Spaceflight Astra 1 mission. It was operated by PSAS as part of the PSAS programme. The spacecraft was built by PSAS on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 ORESAT0?
ORESAT0 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 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 ORESAT0 re-enter the atmosphere?
ORESAT0 re-entered on 29 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ORESAT0?
ORESAT0 was operated by PSAS and built by PSAS (US).