SHARC
Re-entered 3 May 2019SHARC (NORAD 42712, COSPAR 1998-067LT) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 May 2019, launched on 18 Apr 2017 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by AFRL as part of the AFRL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by AFRL on the Cubesat 5U bus, with a mass of 8 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 SHARC?
SHARC re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 May 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2017. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did SHARC re-enter the atmosphere?
SHARC re-entered on 3 May 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SHARC?
SHARC was operated by AFRL and built by AFRL (US).