AC-5b
Re-entered 23 Nov 2022AC-5b (NORAD 39466, COSPAR 2013-072E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 2022, launched on 6 Dec 2013 on the TOPAZ 3 mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2 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 AC-5b?
AC-5b re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 2022, 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 AC-5b re-enter the atmosphere?
AC-5b re-entered on 23 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AC-5b?
AC-5b was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).