Oculus-ASR
Re-entered 23 Feb 2023Oculus-ASR (NORAD 44348, COSPAR 2019-036K) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2023, launched on 25 Jun 2019 on the STP-2 mission. It was operated by MTU as part of the MTU programme. The spacecraft was built by MTU on the Oculus-ASR bus, with a mass of 70 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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What happened to Oculus-ASR?
Oculus-ASR re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 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 Oculus-ASR re-enter the atmosphere?
Oculus-ASR re-entered on 23 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Oculus-ASR operational?
Oculus-ASR was operational for roughly 6 months, from 1 Jul 2019 to 1 Jan 2020.
Who operated and built Oculus-ASR?
Oculus-ASR was operated by MTU and built by MTU (US).