BeaverCube
Re-entered 12 Apr 2023BeaverCube (NORAD 53768, COSPAR 1998-067UF) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 2023, launched on 15 Jul 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by MIT as part of the MIT Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by MIT 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 BeaverCube?
BeaverCube re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Apr 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 BeaverCube re-enter the atmosphere?
BeaverCube re-entered on 12 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BeaverCube?
BeaverCube was operated by MIT and built by MIT (US).