AC-10a Probe 01
Re-entered 12 Feb 2020AC-10a Probe 01 (NORAD 44516, COSPAR 2019-022J) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2020, launched on 17 Apr 2019 on the Cygnus NG-11 mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the AC10 Probe programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the AC-10 Probe bus, with a mass of 0.016 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 AC-10a Probe 01?
AC-10a Probe 01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Feb 2020, 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 AC-10a Probe 01 re-enter the atmosphere?
AC-10a Probe 01 re-entered on 12 Feb 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AC-10a Probe 01?
AC-10a Probe 01 was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).