PropCube-2
Re-entered 30 Jul 2022PropCube-2 (NORAD 43052, COSPAR 2017-071R) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jul 2022, launched on 12 Nov 2017 on the Cygnus OA-8 mission. It was operated by USNPS as part of the NPS programme. The spacecraft was built by TYVAK on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 PropCube-2?
PropCube-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jul 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 PropCube-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
PropCube-2 re-entered on 30 Jul 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PropCube-2?
PropCube-2 was operated by USNPS and built by TYVAK (US).