Picosat Solar Cell Testbed
Re-entered 8 Dec 2011Picosat Solar Cell Testbed (NORAD 37752, COSPAR 2011-031B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 2011, launched on 8 Jul 2011 on the OV-104 ISS mission. It was operated by AFRL as part of the MEPSI programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Picosat bus, with a mass of 3.6 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 Picosat Solar Cell Testbed?
Picosat Solar Cell Testbed re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 2011, 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 Picosat Solar Cell Testbed re-enter the atmosphere?
Picosat Solar Cell Testbed re-entered on 8 Dec 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Picosat Solar Cell Testbed?
Picosat Solar Cell Testbed was operated by AFRL and built by AERO (US).