Orbital Express
Re-entered 6 May 2007Orbital Express (NORAD 30772, COSPAR 2007-006A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2007, launched on 9 Mar 2007 on the Orbital Express mission. It was operated by DARPA2 as part of the STP2 programme. The spacecraft was built by BOPW on the OrbitalExpress bus, with a mass of 1,266 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 Orbital Express?
Orbital Express re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2007, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2007. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Orbital Express re-enter the atmosphere?
Orbital Express re-entered on 6 May 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orbital Express?
Orbital Express was operated by DARPA2 and built by BOPW (US).