TIPS Norton/TIPS Tether
Re-entered 1 Jul 2006TIPS Norton/TIPS Tether (NORAD 23937, COSPAR 1996-029F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 2006, launched on 12 May 1996 on the SLDCOM 4/INTRUDER 4 mission. It was operated by NROC / NRL as part of the TIPS programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL on the TIPS bus, with a mass of 16 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 TIPS Norton/TIPS Tether?
TIPS Norton/TIPS Tether re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jul 2006, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1996. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did TIPS Norton/TIPS Tether re-enter the atmosphere?
TIPS Norton/TIPS Tether re-entered on 1 Jul 2006, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TIPS Norton/TIPS Tether?
TIPS Norton/TIPS Tether was operated by NROC / NRL and built by NRL (US).