Bevo 2/LONESTAR 2
Re-entered 13 Jun 2017Bevo 2/LONESTAR 2 (NORAD 41314, COSPAR 1998-067HQ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 2017, launched on 6 Dec 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UT as part of the UT programme. The spacecraft was built by UT 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 Bevo 2/LONESTAR 2?
Bevo 2/LONESTAR 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 2017, 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 Bevo 2/LONESTAR 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bevo 2/LONESTAR 2 re-entered on 13 Jun 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bevo 2/LONESTAR 2?
Bevo 2/LONESTAR 2 was operated by UT and built by UT (US).