NPS-SCAT
Re-entered 28 Oct 2015NPS-SCAT (NORAD 39389, COSPAR 2013-064K) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Oct 2015, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by USNPS as part of the NPS programme. The spacecraft was built by USNPS 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 NPS-SCAT?
NPS-SCAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Oct 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 NPS-SCAT re-enter the atmosphere?
NPS-SCAT re-entered on 28 Oct 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NPS-SCAT?
NPS-SCAT was operated by USNPS and built by USNPS (US).