Tacsat 2
Re-entered 5 Feb 2011Tacsat 2 (NORAD 29653, COSPAR 2006-058A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2011, launched on 16 Dec 2006 on the Tacsat-2 mission. It was operated by AFRL as part of the ORS Tacsat programme. The spacecraft was built by MICSY on the SN-200 bus, with a mass of 370 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 Tacsat 2?
Tacsat 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2011, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tacsat 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tacsat 2 re-entered on 5 Feb 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tacsat 2?
Tacsat 2 was operated by AFRL and built by MICSY (US).