SMDC-ONE
Re-entered 12 Jan 2011SMDC-ONE (NORAD 37246, COSPAR 2010-066C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jan 2011, launched on 8 Dec 2010 on the Dragon C101 mission. It was operated by SMDC as part of the SMDC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by SMDC/MILTEC on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 SMDC-ONE?
SMDC-ONE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jan 2011, 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 SMDC-ONE re-enter the atmosphere?
SMDC-ONE re-entered on 12 Jan 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SMDC-ONE?
SMDC-ONE was operated by SMDC and built by SMDC/MILTEC (US).