AggieSat-4/LONESTAR 2
Re-entered 28 Jan 2016AggieSat-4/LONESTAR 2 (NORAD 41313, COSPAR 1998-067HP) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2016, launched on 6 Dec 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by TAMU as part of the TAMU programme. The spacecraft was built by TAMU on the LONESTAR bus, with a mass of 51 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 AggieSat-4/LONESTAR 2?
AggieSat-4/LONESTAR 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 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 AggieSat-4/LONESTAR 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
AggieSat-4/LONESTAR 2 re-entered on 28 Jan 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AggieSat-4/LONESTAR 2?
AggieSat-4/LONESTAR 2 was operated by TAMU and built by TAMU (US).