Waseda-Sat 2
Re-entered 12 Jul 2010Waseda-Sat 2 (NORAD 36574, COSPAR 2010-020B) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jul 2010, launched on 20 May 2010 on the K-SAT mission. It was operated by WASEDA as part of the Waseda programme. The spacecraft was built by WASEDA 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Waseda-Sat 2?
Waseda-Sat 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jul 2010, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2010. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Waseda-Sat 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Waseda-Sat 2 re-entered on 12 Jul 2010, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Waseda-Sat 2?
Waseda-Sat 2 was operated by WASEDA and built by WASEDA (J).