Oculus-ASR Sphere 1
Re-entered 10 Aug 2019Oculus-ASR Sphere 1 (NORAD 44376, COSPAR 2019-036AA) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 2019, 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, with a mass of 1 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 Sphere 1?
Oculus-ASR Sphere 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Aug 2019, 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 Sphere 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Oculus-ASR Sphere 1 re-entered on 10 Aug 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Oculus-ASR Sphere 1?
Oculus-ASR Sphere 1 was operated by MTU and built by MTU (US).