BRICSat-2
Re-entered 20 Apr 2022BRICSat-2 (NORAD 44355, COSPAR 2019-036S) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2022, launched on 25 Jun 2019 on the STP-2 mission. It was operated by USNA as part of the USNA programme. The spacecraft was built by USNA 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 BRICSat-2?
BRICSat-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2022, 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 BRICSat-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
BRICSat-2 re-entered on 20 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BRICSat-2?
BRICSat-2 was operated by USNA and built by USNA (US).