ROBUSTA
Re-entered 27 Jan 2015ROBUSTA (NORAD 38084, COSPAR 2012-006H) was a F satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jan 2015, launched on 13 Feb 2012 on the LARES mission. It was operated by MONTP2 / CNES? as part of the Montpellier programme. The spacecraft was built by MONTP2 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ROBUSTA?
ROBUSTA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jan 2015, 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 ROBUSTA re-enter the atmosphere?
ROBUSTA re-entered on 27 Jan 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ROBUSTA?
ROBUSTA was operated by MONTP2 / CNES? and built by MONTP2 (F).