Orbcomm OG2-1
Re-entered 10 Oct 2012Orbcomm OG2-1 (NORAD 38847, COSPAR 2012-054B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Oct 2012, launched on 8 Oct 2012 on the Dragon C103 mission. It was operated by ORBC as part of the Orbcomm OG2 programme. The spacecraft was built by SNVL on the SN-100A bus, with a mass of 165 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 Orbcomm OG2-1?
Orbcomm OG2-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Oct 2012, 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 Orbcomm OG2-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Orbcomm OG2-1 re-entered on 10 Oct 2012, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orbcomm OG2-1?
Orbcomm OG2-1 was operated by ORBC and built by SNVL (US).