Lunar O/L
Re-entered 21 Nov 2015Lunar O/L (NORAD 39407, COSPAR 2013-064AD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Nov 2015, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by VTC as part of the VTC programme. The spacecraft was built by VTC 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 Lunar O/L?
Lunar O/L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Nov 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 Lunar O/L re-enter the atmosphere?
Lunar O/L re-entered on 21 Nov 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lunar O/L?
Lunar O/L was operated by VTC and built by VTC (US).