SpaceBEE-171
Re-entered 13 Nov 2024SpaceBEE-171 (NORAD 56980, COSPAR 2023-084BA) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2024, launched on 12 Jun 2023 on the Transporter-8 mission. It was operated by SWARMX as part of the Swarm programme. The spacecraft was built by SWARMX on the Cubesat 0.25U bus, with a mass of 0.284 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 SpaceBEE-171?
SpaceBEE-171 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 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 SpaceBEE-171 re-enter the atmosphere?
SpaceBEE-171 re-entered on 13 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SpaceBEE-171?
SpaceBEE-171 was operated by SWARMX and built by SWARMX (US).