AC-7C
Re-entered 12 Aug 2022AC-7C (NORAD 43043, COSPAR 2017-071G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2022, launched on 12 Nov 2017 on the Cygnus OA-8 mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2.3 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 AC-7C?
AC-7C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2022, 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 AC-7C re-enter the atmosphere?
AC-7C re-entered on 12 Aug 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AC-7C?
AC-7C was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).