POPACS 1
Re-entered 26 Jan 2026POPACS 1 (NORAD 39268, COSPAR 2013-055D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jan 2026, launched on 29 Sep 2013 on the Cassiope mission. It was operated by POPACS as part of the Starshine programme. The spacecraft was built by PSC on the POPACS 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 POPACS 1?
POPACS 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jan 2026, 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 POPACS 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
POPACS 1 re-entered on 26 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built POPACS 1?
POPACS 1 was operated by POPACS and built by PSC (US).