SERPENS
Re-entered 27 Mar 2016SERPENS (NORAD 40897, COSPAR 1998-067GX) was a BR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Mar 2016, launched on 19 Aug 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by AEB / UNB as part of the Brasilia programme. The spacecraft was built by UNB/VIGO 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 SERPENS?
SERPENS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Mar 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 SERPENS re-enter the atmosphere?
SERPENS re-entered on 27 Mar 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SERPENS?
SERPENS was operated by AEB / UNB and built by UNB/VIGO (BR).