PhoneSat 2.0
Re-entered 27 Apr 2013PhoneSat 2.0 (NORAD 39144, COSPAR 2013-016C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2013, launched on 21 Apr 2013 on the A-ONE mission. It was operated by ARC as part of the Phonesat programme. The spacecraft was built by ARC 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 PhoneSat 2.0?
PhoneSat 2.0 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2013, 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 PhoneSat 2.0 re-enter the atmosphere?
PhoneSat 2.0 re-entered on 27 Apr 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PhoneSat 2.0?
PhoneSat 2.0 was operated by ARC and built by ARC (US).