ANDE Active Sphere
Re-entered 18 Aug 2010ANDE Active Sphere (NORAD 35694, COSPAR 2009-038F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Aug 2010, launched on 15 Jul 2009 on the OV-105 ISS mission. It was operated by STP / NRL as part of the ANDE programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL/USNA, with a mass of 50 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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What happened to ANDE Active Sphere?
ANDE Active Sphere re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Aug 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 ANDE Active Sphere re-enter the atmosphere?
ANDE Active Sphere re-entered on 18 Aug 2010, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ANDE Active Sphere?
ANDE Active Sphere was operated by STP / NRL and built by NRL/USNA (US).