SporeSat
Re-entered 4 Jun 2014SporeSat (NORAD 39681, COSPAR 2014-022B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 2014, launched on 18 Apr 2014 on the Dragon C105 mission. It was operated by ARC as part of the Ames programme. The spacecraft was built by ARC on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 SporeSat?
SporeSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did SporeSat re-enter the atmosphere?
SporeSat re-entered on 4 Jun 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SporeSat?
SporeSat was operated by ARC and built by ARC (US).