NRO Colony I
Re-entered 6 Jan 2011NRO Colony I (NORAD 37249, COSPAR 2010-066F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 2011, launched on 8 Dec 2010 on the Dragon C101 mission. It was operated by NROC / NRL as part of the NRL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by PUMPK/NRL 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 NRO Colony I?
NRO Colony I re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 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 NRO Colony I re-enter the atmosphere?
NRO Colony I re-entered on 6 Jan 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NRO Colony I?
NRO Colony I was operated by NROC / NRL and built by PUMPK/NRL (US).