NPSCuL-3 ULTRASat
Re-entered 20 May 2015NPSCuL-3 ULTRASat (NORAD 40662, COSPAR 2015-025M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 2015, launched on 20 May 2015 on the X-37B No. 2? mission. It was operated by USNPS as part of the NPSCul programme. The spacecraft was built by USNPS on the NPSCul bus, with a mass of 45 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 NPSCuL-3 ULTRASat?
NPSCuL-3 ULTRASat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 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 NPSCuL-3 ULTRASat re-enter the atmosphere?
NPSCuL-3 ULTRASat re-entered on 20 May 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NPSCuL-3 ULTRASat?
NPSCuL-3 ULTRASat was operated by USNPS and built by USNPS (US).