Re: DeMi 6U cubesat deorbiting soon

From: Andreas Hornig via Seesat-l <seesat-l_at_satobs.org>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:36:19 +0100
Hi Thomas

On Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 4:28 PM Thomas J Murphy via Seesat-l <
seesat-l_at_satobs.org> wrote:

> I'm on the MIT team which built and operates the DeMi Cubesat. It's a 6U
> deployed from the ISS July 13 2020. Its designators are 45916 and
> 1998-067RP.
>
 very cool! :)


>
>
> It's at 300 km now, and my modeling is indicating a deorbit on 2022-03-07,
> giving it just under 2 weeks of life left.
>
>
> This spacecraft has been viewed by ground observers in the past. As we
> approach the end of the mission, our team would greatly appreciate if
> anyone could send us any photos you can get of DeMi. A photo of any reentry
> incandescence would be especially incredible to see, once that time comes.
> Any photos you produce can be sent to my email, tjmurphy (at) mit.edu.
>

Do you have information for us where you expect it to enter atmosphere?
Maybe some of us live in this area.

Best regards,

Andreas
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