TEPCE 1
Re-entered 1 Feb 2020TEPCE 1 (NORAD 44346, COSPAR 2019-036H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 2020, launched on 25 Jun 2019 on the STP-2 mission. It was operated by NRL as part of the NRL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2 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 TEPCE 1?
TEPCE 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 2020, 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 TEPCE 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
TEPCE 1 re-entered on 1 Feb 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TEPCE 1?
TEPCE 1 was operated by NRL and built by NRL (US).