Maya-5
Re-entered 8 Dec 2023Maya-5 (NORAD 57419, COSPAR 1998-067VW) was a PH satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 2023, launched on 5 Jun 2023 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by DOST / UPD as part of the DOST Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by UPD on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 Maya-5?
Maya-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 2023, 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 Maya-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Maya-5 re-entered on 8 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Maya-5?
Maya-5 was operated by DOST / UPD and built by UPD (PH).