Falcon-ODE
Re-entered 20 Mar 2024Falcon-ODE (NORAD 44225, COSPAR 2019-026A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 2024, launched on 5 May 2019 on the STP 27RD mission. It was operated by AFOTD4 / USAFA as part of the Falconsat programme. The spacecraft was built by USAFA 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 Falcon-ODE?
Falcon-ODE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Mar 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Falcon-ODE re-enter the atmosphere?
Falcon-ODE re-entered on 20 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Falcon-ODE?
Falcon-ODE was operated by AFOTD4 / USAFA and built by USAFA (US).