AC-11B
Re-entered 3 Jan 2024AC-11B (NORAD 43849, COSPAR 2018-104A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 2024, launched on 16 Dec 2018 on the Electron 04 Rideshare mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4.66 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-11B?
AC-11B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 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 AC-11B re-enter the atmosphere?
AC-11B re-entered on 3 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AC-11B?
AC-11B was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).