SPARC-1
Re-entered 26 Jun 2023SPARC-1 (NORAD 44226, COSPAR 2019-026B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 2023, launched on 5 May 2019 on the STP 27RD mission. It was operated by AFRL / FMV as part of the AFRL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by AFRL on the Cubesat 6U? bus, with a mass of 10 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 SPARC-1?
SPARC-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 2023, 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 SPARC-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
SPARC-1 re-entered on 26 Jun 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SPARC-1?
SPARC-1 was operated by AFRL / FMV and built by AFRL (US).