Skoltech-B2
Re-entered 29 Sep 2024Skoltech-B2 (NORAD 53380, COSPAR 2022-096L) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 2024, launched on 9 Aug 2022 on the Soyuz Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by SKOLT as part of the Skoltech programme. The spacecraft was built by SPUT 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 Skoltech-B2?
Skoltech-B2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 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 Skoltech-B2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Skoltech-B2 re-entered on 29 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Skoltech-B2?
Skoltech-B2 was operated by SKOLT and built by SPUT (RU).