ALE Drag sail
Re-entered 3 Aug 2022ALE Drag sail (NORAD 53314, COSPAR 2019-003K) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Aug 2022, launched on 18 Jan 2019 on the RAPIS mission. It was operated by ALE as part of the ALE programme. The spacecraft was built by ALE on the ALE 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 ALE Drag sail?
ALE Drag sail re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Aug 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ALE Drag sail re-enter the atmosphere?
ALE Drag sail re-entered on 3 Aug 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ALE Drag sail?
ALE Drag sail was operated by ALE and built by ALE (J).