GEARRS
Re-entered 7 Nov 2015GEARRS (NORAD 40456, COSPAR 1998-067FZ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Nov 2015, launched on 13 Jul 2014 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by NSL as part of the NSL programme. The spacecraft was built by NSL 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to GEARRS?
GEARRS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Nov 2015, 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 GEARRS re-enter the atmosphere?
GEARRS re-entered on 7 Nov 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GEARRS?
GEARRS was operated by NSL and built by NSL (US).