TBEx 1
Re-entered 9 Mar 2021TBEx 1 (NORAD 44356, COSPAR 2019-036T) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 2021, launched on 25 Jun 2019 on the STP-2 mission. It was operated by UMI / SRII as part of the UMI programme. The spacecraft was built by UMI/SRII on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 TBEx 1?
TBEx 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 2021, 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 TBEx 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
TBEx 1 re-entered on 9 Mar 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TBEx 1?
TBEx 1 was operated by UMI / SRII and built by UMI/SRII (US).