TuPOD
Re-entered 8 Sep 2017TuPOD (NORAD 41936, COSPAR 1998-067KY) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Sep 2017, launched on 9 Dec 2016 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by GAUSS as part of the GAUSSP programme. The spacecraft was built by GAUSS on the Cubesat 3U 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 TuPOD?
TuPOD re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Sep 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 TuPOD re-enter the atmosphere?
TuPOD re-entered on 8 Sep 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TuPOD?
TuPOD was operated by GAUSS and built by GAUSS (I).