Skykraft 3C
Re-entered 21 Feb 2025Skykraft 3C (NORAD 56228, COSPAR 2023-084BM) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 2025, launched on 12 Jun 2023 on the Transporter-8 mission. It was operated by SKYKR as part of the Skykraft programme. The spacecraft was built by SKYKR on the Skykraft bus, with a mass of 50 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 Skykraft 3C?
Skykraft 3C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 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 Skykraft 3C re-enter the atmosphere?
Skykraft 3C re-entered on 21 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Skykraft 3C?
Skykraft 3C was operated by SKYKR and built by SKYKR (AU).