SOMP
Re-entered 6 Sep 2023SOMP (NORAD 39134, COSPAR 2013-015E) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 2023, launched on 19 Apr 2013 on the Bion-M No. 1/Cubesats mission. It was operated by TUD as part of the TUD programme. The spacecraft was built by TUD on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to SOMP?
SOMP re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did SOMP re-enter the atmosphere?
SOMP re-entered on 6 Sep 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SOMP?
SOMP was operated by TUD and built by TUD (D).