Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.)
Re-entered 25 Dec 2007Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.) (NORAD 29664, COSPAR 2006-055F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Dec 2007, launched on 10 Dec 2006 on the OV-103 ISS mission. It was operated by STP / NRL as part of the ANDE programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL/USNA, with a mass of 50 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 Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.)?
Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Dec 2007, 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 Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.) re-enter the atmosphere?
Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.) re-entered on 25 Dec 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.)?
Mock ANDE Active (Risk Red.) was operated by STP / NRL and built by NRL/USNA (US).