Agile MicroSatellite
Re-entered 17 Oct 2023Agile MicroSatellite (NORAD 52745, COSPAR 2022-057P) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Oct 2023, launched on 25 May 2022 on the Transporter-5 mission. It was operated by MITLL as part of the MIT Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by RAYBL on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 15 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 Agile MicroSatellite?
Agile MicroSatellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Oct 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 Agile MicroSatellite re-enter the atmosphere?
Agile MicroSatellite re-entered on 17 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Agile MicroSatellite?
Agile MicroSatellite was operated by MITLL and built by RAYBL (US).