FUTABA
Re-entered 16 Feb 2023FUTABA (NORAD 53463, COSPAR 1998-067UC) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Feb 2023, launched on 15 Jul 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KYUT as part of the Kyutech programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUT on the Cubesat 1U 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 FUTABA?
FUTABA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Feb 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 FUTABA re-enter the atmosphere?
FUTABA re-entered on 16 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built FUTABA?
FUTABA was operated by KYUT and built by KYUT (J).