Radio Aurora Explorer
Re-entered 6 Oct 2024Radio Aurora Explorer (NORAD 37853, COSPAR 2011-061D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 2024, launched on 28 Oct 2011 on the NPOESS Prep Project mission. It was operated by UMI / NSF as part of the UMI programme. The spacecraft was built by UMI/SRII 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Radio Aurora Explorer?
Radio Aurora Explorer re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 2024, 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 Radio Aurora Explorer re-enter the atmosphere?
Radio Aurora Explorer re-entered on 6 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Radio Aurora Explorer?
Radio Aurora Explorer was operated by UMI / NSF and built by UMI/SRII (US).