STARE-B
Re-entered 26 Apr 2018STARE-B (NORAD 39397, COSPAR 2013-064T) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2018, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by LLNL / NROC as part of the LLNL programme. The spacecraft was built by BOHB 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 STARE-B?
STARE-B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2018, 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 STARE-B re-enter the atmosphere?
STARE-B re-entered on 26 Apr 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STARE-B?
STARE-B was operated by LLNL / NROC and built by BOHB (US).