Eagle-2
Re-entered 19 May 2018Eagle-2 (NORAD 39436, COSPAR 2013-066W) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 2018, launched on 21 Nov 2013 on the Dnepr Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by MSUKY as part of the Morehead programme. The spacecraft was built by MSUKY on the PocketQub 1.5P bus, with a mass of 0.21 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 Eagle-2?
Eagle-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 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 Eagle-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Eagle-2 re-entered on 19 May 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Eagle-2?
Eagle-2 was operated by MSUKY and built by MSUKY (US).