Aerocube 4.5A
Re-entered 2 Jul 2026Aerocube 4.5A (NORAD 38767, COSPAR 2012-048K) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 2026, launched on 13 Sep 2012 on the INTRUDER 10 mission. It is catalogued as AC4-A. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.3 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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What happened to Aerocube 4.5A?
Aerocube 4.5A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 2026, 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 Aerocube 4.5A re-enter the atmosphere?
Aerocube 4.5A re-entered on 2 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Aerocube 4.5A?
Aerocube 4.5A was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).