Centennial 1
Re-entered 6 Jan 2016Centennial 1 (NORAD 40743, COSPAR 1998-067GV) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 2016, launched on 14 Apr 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by BOOZA as part of the Booz programme. The spacecraft was built by BOOZA on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.3 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 Centennial 1?
Centennial 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 2016, 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 Centennial 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Centennial 1 re-entered on 6 Jan 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Centennial 1?
Centennial 1 was operated by BOOZA and built by BOOZA (US).