TestSat-Lite
Re-entered 28 May 2014TestSat-Lite (NORAD 39682, COSPAR 2014-022C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 May 2014, launched on 18 Apr 2014 on the Dragon C105 mission. It was operated by TAYLU as part of the Taylor programme. The spacecraft was built by TAYLU on the Cubesat 2U 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 TestSat-Lite?
TestSat-Lite re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 May 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 TestSat-Lite re-enter the atmosphere?
TestSat-Lite re-entered on 28 May 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TestSat-Lite?
TestSat-Lite was operated by TAYLU and built by TAYLU (US).