NanoSail-D2
Re-entered 17 Sep 2011NanoSail-D2 (NORAD 37361, COSPAR 2010-062L) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2011, launched on 20 Nov 2010 on the STP-SIV mission. It was operated by ARC as part of the Ames programme. The spacecraft was built by ARC on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 NanoSail-D2?
NanoSail-D2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 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 NanoSail-D2 re-enter the atmosphere?
NanoSail-D2 re-entered on 17 Sep 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NanoSail-D2?
NanoSail-D2 was operated by ARC and built by ARC (US).