PlantSat
Re-entered 4 Mar 2024PlantSat (NORAD 52188, COSPAR 2022-033AH) was a CL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Mar 2024, launched on 1 Apr 2022 on the Transporter-4 mission. It was operated by UCH as part of the UChile programme. The spacecraft was built by GOMSP 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 PlantSat?
PlantSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Mar 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 PlantSat re-enter the atmosphere?
PlantSat re-entered on 4 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PlantSat?
PlantSat was operated by UCH and built by GOMSP (CL).