TJ-Cubesat
Re-entered 16 Sep 2015TJ-Cubesat (NORAD 39385, COSPAR 2013-064F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Sep 2015, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by TJHS as part of the TJHS programme. The spacecraft was built by TJHS on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 0.89 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 TJ-Cubesat?
TJ-Cubesat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Sep 2015, 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 TJ-Cubesat re-enter the atmosphere?
TJ-Cubesat re-entered on 16 Sep 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TJ-Cubesat?
TJ-Cubesat was operated by TJHS and built by TJHS (US).