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CalPoly CP6

Re-entered 6 Oct 2011

CalPoly CP6 (NORAD 35003, COSPAR 2009-028C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 2011, launched on 19 May 2009 on the Tacsat 3 mission. It was operated by CALP as part of the CP programme. The spacecraft was built by CALP on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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.

2009
launched
2011
re-entered
2
years on orbit
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 May 2009 · on the Tacsat 3 mission
Operational1 Sep 2011 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 2011 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Oct 2011 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID35003
COSPAR2009-028C
TypeSatellite
OperatorCALP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerCALP
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeCP
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude426 × 466 km
Inclination40.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CalPoly CP6?

CalPoly CP6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 2011, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did CalPoly CP6 re-enter the atmosphere?

CalPoly CP6 re-entered on 6 Oct 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built CalPoly CP6?

CalPoly CP6 was operated by CALP and built by CALP (US).

Launched together

Tacsat 3Re-entered 2012PharmasatRe-entered 2012HawkSat-1Re-entered 2011AC-3/Drag deviceRe-entered 2011
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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