X-37B No. 2 F1
Re-entered 16 Jun 2012X-37B No. 2 F1 (NORAD 37375, COSPAR 2011-010A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 2012, launched on 5 Mar 2011 on the X-37B No. 2 mission. It was operated by AFRCO as part of the X37 programme. The spacecraft was built by BOHB on the X-37 bus, with a mass of 5,000 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 X-37B No. 2 F1?
X-37B No. 2 F1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jun 2012, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2011. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did X-37B No. 2 F1 re-enter the atmosphere?
X-37B No. 2 F1 re-entered on 16 Jun 2012, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built X-37B No. 2 F1?
X-37B No. 2 F1 was operated by AFRCO and built by BOHB (US).