ICUBE-Q
Re-entered 4 May 2024ICUBE-Q (NORAD 59629, COSPAR 2024-083C) was a PK satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 2024, launched on 3 May 2024 on the Chang'e-6 mission. It is catalogued as Siyuan-2. It was operated by IST / SJTU as part of the PKIST programme. The spacecraft was built by ISTPK/SJTU on the Cubesat 8U? bus, with a mass of 7 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 ICUBE-Q?
ICUBE-Q re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 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 ICUBE-Q re-enter the atmosphere?
ICUBE-Q re-entered on 4 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ICUBE-Q?
ICUBE-Q was operated by IST / SJTU and built by ISTPK/SJTU (PK).