VELOX-II
Re-entered 22 Jul 2024VELOX-II (NORAD 41171, COSPAR 2015-077F) was a SG satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jul 2024, launched on 16 Dec 2015 on the TeLEOS-1 mission. It was operated by NTU as part of the NTU programme. The spacecraft was built by NTU on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 13 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 VELOX-II?
VELOX-II re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jul 2024, 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 VELOX-II re-enter the atmosphere?
VELOX-II re-entered on 22 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built VELOX-II?
VELOX-II was operated by NTU and built by NTU (SG).