CapSat-1
Re-entered 31 Jan 2023CapSat-1 (NORAD 53770, COSPAR 1998-067UH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 2023, launched on 15 Jul 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by WEISS as part of the Weiss programme. The spacecraft was built by WEISS 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 CapSat-1?
CapSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 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 CapSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
CapSat-1 re-entered on 31 Jan 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CapSat-1?
CapSat-1 was operated by WEISS and built by WEISS (US).