AggieSat 2
Re-entered 17 Mar 2010AggieSat 2 (NORAD 35690, COSPAR 2009-038B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Mar 2010, launched on 15 Jul 2009 on the OV-105 ISS mission. It was operated by TAMU as part of the TAMU programme. The spacecraft was built by TAMU on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 2 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 AggieSat 2?
AggieSat 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Mar 2010, 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 AggieSat 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
AggieSat 2 re-entered on 17 Mar 2010, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AggieSat 2?
AggieSat 2 was operated by TAMU and built by TAMU (US).