NPSCuL-1 OUTSat
Re-entered 28 Mar 2026NPSCuL-1 OUTSat (NORAD 38770, COSPAR 2012-048N) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Mar 2026, launched on 13 Sep 2012 on the INTRUDER 10 mission. It was operated by NROC / CALP as part of the NPSCUL programme. The spacecraft was built by USNPS on the NPSCul bus, with a mass of 45 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 NPSCuL-1 OUTSat?
NPSCuL-1 OUTSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Mar 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 NPSCuL-1 OUTSat re-enter the atmosphere?
NPSCuL-1 OUTSat re-entered on 28 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NPSCuL-1 OUTSat?
NPSCuL-1 OUTSat was operated by NROC / CALP and built by USNPS (US).