ORS Enabler Satellite
Re-entered 3 Jan 2016ORS Enabler Satellite (NORAD 39386, COSPAR 2013-064G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 2016, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by SMDC as part of the SMDC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by DUCOMM on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 ORS Enabler Satellite?
ORS Enabler Satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 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 ORS Enabler Satellite re-enter the atmosphere?
ORS Enabler Satellite re-entered on 3 Jan 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ORS Enabler Satellite?
ORS Enabler Satellite was operated by SMDC and built by DUCOMM (US).