DragonSat-1
Re-entered 31 Aug 2016DragonSat-1 (NORAD 39383, COSPAR 2013-064D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 2016, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by DREXEL / USNA as part of the Drexel programme. The spacecraft was built by DREXEL/USNA 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 DragonSat-1?
DragonSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Aug 2016, 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 DragonSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DragonSat-1 re-entered on 31 Aug 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DragonSat-1?
DragonSat-1 was operated by DREXEL / USNA and built by DREXEL/USNA (US).