KAI-1
Re-entered 18 Aug 2024KAI-1 (NORAD 53378, COSPAR 2022-096J) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Aug 2024, launched on 9 Aug 2022 on the Soyuz Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by KNITU as part of the Kazan programme. The spacecraft was built by DOSAAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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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What happened to KAI-1?
KAI-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Aug 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 KAI-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
KAI-1 re-entered on 18 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built KAI-1?
KAI-1 was operated by KNITU and built by DOSAAN (RU).