SHFT-1
Re-entered 29 Nov 2022SHFT-1 (NORAD 43860, COSPAR 2018-104M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 2022, launched on 16 Dec 2018 on the Electron 04 Rideshare mission. It was operated by DARPA2 as part of the DARPA Light programme. The spacecraft was built by DARPA2 on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5.1 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 SHFT-1?
SHFT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 2022, 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 SHFT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
SHFT-1 re-entered on 29 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SHFT-1?
SHFT-1 was operated by DARPA2 and built by DARPA2 (US).