STMSat 1
Re-entered 21 Apr 2017STMSat 1 (NORAD 41476, COSPAR 1998-067HW) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2017, launched on 6 Dec 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by STMS as part of the STMSat programme. The spacecraft was built by STMS on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 STMSat 1?
STMSat 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 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 STMSat 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
STMSat 1 re-entered on 21 Apr 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STMSat 1?
STMSat 1 was operated by STMS and built by STMS (US).