MARIO
Re-entered 4 May 2023MARIO (NORAD 55123, COSPAR 1998-067UQ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 2023, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UMI as part of the UMI programme. The spacecraft was built by UMI on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 MARIO?
MARIO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 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 MARIO re-enter the atmosphere?
MARIO re-entered on 4 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MARIO?
MARIO was operated by UMI and built by UMI (US).