AC4-B
Re-entered 13 Mar 2025AC4-B (NORAD 38768, COSPAR 2012-048L) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Mar 2025, launched on 13 Sep 2012 on the INTRUDER 10 mission. 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 AC4-B?
AC4-B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Mar 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 AC4-B re-enter the atmosphere?
AC4-B re-entered on 13 Mar 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AC4-B?
AC4-B was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).