ORCASat
Re-entered 11 Jul 2023ORCASat (NORAD 55126, COSPAR 1998-067UT) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 2023, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UVIC as part of the UVic programme. The spacecraft was built by UVIC on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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 ORCASat?
ORCASat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 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 ORCASat re-enter the atmosphere?
ORCASat re-entered on 11 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ORCASat?
ORCASat was operated by UVIC and built by UVIC (CA).