Unix Space Server Langley
Re-entered 1 Jan 2023Unix Space Server Langley (NORAD 40652, COSPAR 2015-025B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 2023, launched on 20 May 2015 on the X-37B No. 2? mission. It was operated by USNA as part of the USNA programme. The spacecraft was built by USNA 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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What happened to Unix Space Server Langley?
Unix Space Server Langley re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jan 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2015. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Unix Space Server Langley re-enter the atmosphere?
Unix Space Server Langley re-entered on 1 Jan 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Unix Space Server Langley?
Unix Space Server Langley was operated by USNA and built by USNA (US).