ORS-1
Re-entered 12 Mar 2018ORS-1 (NORAD 37728, COSPAR 2011-029A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Mar 2018, launched on 30 Jun 2011 on the ORS-1 mission. It was operated by AFORS as part of the ORS programme. The spacecraft was built by ATKS on the ATK-A200 bus, with a mass of 475 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 ORS-1?
ORS-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Mar 2018, 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 ORS-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
ORS-1 re-entered on 12 Mar 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ORS-1?
ORS-1 was operated by AFORS and built by ATKS (US).