PICO-1A-8
Re-entered 23 Jul 2024PICO-1A-8 (NORAD 58344, COSPAR 2023-174CS) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jul 2024, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by APOGEO as part of the GPAP programme. The spacecraft was built by APOGEO on the Cubesat 0.3U bus, with a mass of 0.5 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 PICO-1A-8?
PICO-1A-8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jul 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 PICO-1A-8 re-enter the atmosphere?
PICO-1A-8 re-entered on 23 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PICO-1A-8?
PICO-1A-8 was operated by APOGEO and built by APOGEO (I).