Sternula-1
Re-entered 7 Jan 2025Sternula-1 (NORAD 55044, COSPAR 2023-001AM) was a DK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jan 2025, launched on 3 Jan 2023 on the Transporter-6 mission. It was operated by STERN as part of the Sternula programme. The spacecraft was built by SPINV on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 Sternula-1?
Sternula-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jan 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 Sternula-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Sternula-1 re-entered on 7 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Sternula-1?
Sternula-1 was operated by STERN and built by SPINV (DK).