Skykraft 3D
Re-entered 20 Aug 2026Skykraft 3D (NORAD 57956, COSPAR 2023-084BZ) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 2026, launched on 12 Jun 2023 on the Transporter-8 mission. It was operated by SkyKraft 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 3D?
Skykraft 3D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 2026, 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 3D re-enter the atmosphere?
Skykraft 3D re-entered on 20 Aug 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Skykraft 3D?
Skykraft 3D was operated by SkyKraft and built by SKYKR (AU).