SBUDNIC
Re-entered 10 Aug 2023SBUDNIC (NORAD 52774, COSPAR 2022-057AU) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 2023, launched on 25 May 2022 on the Transporter-5 mission. It was operated by BROWN / CNR as part of the Brown programme. The spacecraft was built by BROWN 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 SBUDNIC?
SBUDNIC re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 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 SBUDNIC re-enter the atmosphere?
SBUDNIC re-entered on 10 Aug 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SBUDNIC?
SBUDNIC was operated by BROWN / CNR and built by BROWN (US).