ELO-3
Re-entered 12 Aug 2024ELO-3 (NORAD 56216, COSPAR 2023-054AQ) was a UK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2024, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by CLAAC / EUTSA as part of the ELO programme. The spacecraft was built by CLAAC on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 12 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 ELO-3?
ELO-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2024, 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 ELO-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
ELO-3 re-entered on 12 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ELO-3?
ELO-3 was operated by CLAAC / EUTSA and built by CLAAC (UK).