XaTcobeo
Re-entered 31 Aug 2014XaTcobeo (NORAD 38082, COSPAR 2012-006F) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 2014, launched on 13 Feb 2012 on the LARES mission. It was operated by VIGO as part of the Vigo programme. The spacecraft was built by VIGO on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 XaTcobeo?
XaTcobeo re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did XaTcobeo re-enter the atmosphere?
XaTcobeo re-entered on 31 Aug 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built XaTcobeo?
XaTcobeo was operated by VIGO and built by VIGO (E).