SPA-1 Trailblazer
Re-entered 22 May 2016SPA-1 Trailblazer (NORAD 39400, COSPAR 2013-064W) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 2016, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by UNMC as part of the UNM programme. The spacecraft was built by UNMC 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 SPA-1 Trailblazer?
SPA-1 Trailblazer re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 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 SPA-1 Trailblazer re-enter the atmosphere?
SPA-1 Trailblazer re-entered on 22 May 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SPA-1 Trailblazer?
SPA-1 Trailblazer was operated by UNMC and built by UNMC (US).