SMDC-ONE 2.1
Re-entered 16 Aug 2025SMDC-ONE 2.1 (NORAD 38766, COSPAR 2012-048J) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Aug 2025, launched on 13 Sep 2012 on the INTRUDER 10 mission. It was operated by SMDC as part of the SMDC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by DUCOMM on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 SMDC-ONE 2.1?
SMDC-ONE 2.1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Aug 2025, 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 SMDC-ONE 2.1 re-enter the atmosphere?
SMDC-ONE 2.1 re-entered on 16 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SMDC-ONE 2.1?
SMDC-ONE 2.1 was operated by SMDC and built by DUCOMM (US).