C/NOFS

Re-entered 28 Nov 2015

C/NOFS (NORAD 32765, COSPAR 2008-017A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Nov 2015, launched on 16 Apr 2008 on the C/NOFS mission. It was operated by AFRL as part of the STP1 programme. The spacecraft was built by GDG on the SA-200B bus, with a mass of 384 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.

2008

launched

2015

re-entered

years on orbit

384

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Apr 2008 · on the C/NOFS mission

Operational1 Nov 2015 · entered service

Retired1 Nov 2015 · end of operational service

Re-entered28 Nov 2015 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID32765

COSPAR2008-017A

TypeSatellite

OperatorAFRL

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerGDG

BusSA-200B

Mass384 kg

ProgrammeSTP1

CategorySCI

OrbitLEO (LEO/E)

Altitude405 × 852 km

Inclination13.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to C/NOFS?

C/NOFS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Nov 2015, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2008. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did C/NOFS re-enter the atmosphere?

C/NOFS re-entered on 28 Nov 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built C/NOFS?

C/NOFS was operated by AFRL and built by GDG (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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