MicroMAS
Re-entered 1 Aug 2015MicroMAS (NORAD 40457, COSPAR 1998-067GA) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 2015, launched on 13 Jul 2014 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by MITLL as part of the MIT Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by MITLL/MIT 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 MicroMAS?
MicroMAS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 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 MicroMAS re-enter the atmosphere?
MicroMAS re-entered on 1 Aug 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MicroMAS?
MicroMAS was operated by MITLL and built by MITLL/MIT (US).