SMDC Nanosatellite Program
Re-entered 26 Apr 2025SMDC Nanosatellite Program (NORAD 39468, COSPAR 2013-072G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2025, launched on 6 Dec 2013 on the TOPAZ 3 mission. It was operated by SMDC as part of the SMDC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by DUCOMM on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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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What happened to SMDC Nanosatellite Program?
SMDC Nanosatellite Program re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2025, 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 SMDC Nanosatellite Program re-enter the atmosphere?
SMDC Nanosatellite Program re-entered on 26 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SMDC Nanosatellite Program?
SMDC Nanosatellite Program was operated by SMDC and built by DUCOMM (US).