Nodes 2
Re-entered 23 Sep 2017Nodes 2 (NORAD 41478, COSPAR 1998-067HY) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Sep 2017, launched on 6 Dec 2015 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ARC as part of the Ames programme. The spacecraft was built by ARC/PUMPK on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2 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 Nodes 2?
Nodes 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Sep 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 Nodes 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Nodes 2 re-entered on 23 Sep 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nodes 2?
Nodes 2 was operated by ARC and built by ARC/PUMPK (US).