CAPE 2
Re-entered 23 Oct 2014CAPE 2 (NORAD 39382, COSPAR 2013-064C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 2014, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by ULLAF as part of the ULALA programme. The spacecraft was built by ULLAF 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 CAPE 2?
CAPE 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 2014, 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 CAPE 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
CAPE 2 re-entered on 23 Oct 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CAPE 2?
CAPE 2 was operated by ULLAF and built by ULLAF (US).