ChargerSat 1.2
Re-entered 20 Mar 2015ChargerSat 1.2 (NORAD 39405, COSPAR 2013-064AB) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 2015, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by UAH as part of the UAH programme. The spacecraft was built by UAH 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 ChargerSat 1.2?
ChargerSat 1.2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 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 ChargerSat 1.2 re-enter the atmosphere?
ChargerSat 1.2 re-entered on 20 Mar 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ChargerSat 1.2?
ChargerSat 1.2 was operated by UAH and built by UAH (US).