TDO
Re-entered 30 Dec 2022TDO (NORAD 44482, COSPAR 2019-051B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2022, launched on 8 Aug 2019 on the AEHF 5 mission. It was operated by AFSMC as part of the SMC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by AFSMC on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 20 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 TDO?
TDO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 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 TDO re-enter the atmosphere?
TDO re-entered on 30 Dec 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TDO?
TDO was operated by AFSMC and built by AFSMC (US).