TANCREDO-1
Re-entered 18 Oct 2017TANCREDO-1 (NORAD 41931, COSPAR 1998-067KT) was a BR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 2017, launched on 9 Dec 2016 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ETEC / INPE as part of the Ubatuba programme. The spacecraft was built by ETEC/INPE on the Tubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 0.75 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 TANCREDO-1?
TANCREDO-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Oct 2017, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did TANCREDO-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
TANCREDO-1 re-entered on 18 Oct 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TANCREDO-1?
TANCREDO-1 was operated by ETEC / INPE and built by ETEC/INPE (BR).