LightSail-A
Re-entered 14 Jun 2015LightSail-A (NORAD 40661, COSPAR 2015-025L) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 2015, launched on 20 May 2015 on the X-37B No. 2? mission. It was operated by TPS as part of the TPS programme. The spacecraft was built by ECLIP 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 LightSail-A?
LightSail-A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 2015, 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 LightSail-A re-enter the atmosphere?
LightSail-A re-entered on 14 Jun 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LightSail-A?
LightSail-A was operated by TPS and built by ECLIP (US).