LambdaSat
Re-entered 16 May 2015LambdaSat (NORAD 40458, COSPAR 1998-067GB) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 2015, launched on 13 Jul 2014 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by LAMBDA as part of the Lambda Team programme. The spacecraft was built by LAMBDA on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 LambdaSat?
LambdaSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 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 LambdaSat re-enter the atmosphere?
LambdaSat re-entered on 16 May 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LambdaSat?
LambdaSat was operated by LAMBDA and built by LAMBDA (US).