OrbWeaver 2
Re-entered 6 Oct 2024OrbWeaver 2 (NORAD 43785, COSPAR 2018-099AD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 2024, launched on 3 Dec 2018 on the SSO-A mission. It was operated by DARPA2 as part of the DARPA Light programme. The spacecraft was built by FIRMA on the Cubesat 3U? bus, with a mass of 5 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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What happened to OrbWeaver 2?
OrbWeaver 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did OrbWeaver 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
OrbWeaver 2 re-entered on 6 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OrbWeaver 2?
OrbWeaver 2 was operated by DARPA2 and built by FIRMA (US).