MicroOrbiter-1
Re-entered 20 Aug 2024MicroOrbiter-1 (NORAD 59483, COSPAR 1998-067WF) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 2024, launched on 21 Mar 2024 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by MICORB as part of the MicroOrbiter programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUT/MICORB 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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What happened to MicroOrbiter-1?
MicroOrbiter-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did MicroOrbiter-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
MicroOrbiter-1 re-entered on 20 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MicroOrbiter-1?
MicroOrbiter-1 was operated by MICORB and built by KYUT/MICORB (J).