ParkinsonSat-1
Re-entered 23 Dec 2021ParkinsonSat-1 (NORAD 40654, COSPAR 2015-025D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Dec 2021, 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 1.5U 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 ParkinsonSat-1?
ParkinsonSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Dec 2021, 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 ParkinsonSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
ParkinsonSat-1 re-entered on 23 Dec 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ParkinsonSat-1?
ParkinsonSat-1 was operated by USNA and built by USNA (US).