Dove 24c3
Re-entered 17 Sep 2025Dove 24c3 (NORAD 55029, COSPAR 2023-001W) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2025, launched on 3 Jan 2023 on the Transporter-6 mission. It was operated by Planet Labs as part of the Flock-4 programme. The spacecraft was built by PLAN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5.7 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 Dove 24c3?
Dove 24c3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dove 24c3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dove 24c3 re-entered on 17 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dove 24c3?
Dove 24c3 was operated by Planet Labs and built by PLAN (US).