AC-3/Drag device
Re-entered 6 Jan 2011AC-3/Drag device (NORAD 35005, COSPAR 2009-028E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 2011, launched on 19 May 2009 on the Tacsat 3 mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to AC-3/Drag device?
AC-3/Drag device re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 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 AC-3/Drag device re-enter the atmosphere?
AC-3/Drag device re-entered on 6 Jan 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AC-3/Drag device?
AC-3/Drag device was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).