Unicorn-2C
Re-entered 7 Apr 2020Unicorn-2C (NORAD 44828, COSPAR 2019-084E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Apr 2020, launched on 6 Dec 2019 on the Electron 10 Rideshare mission. It was operated by STARA as part of the Stara programme. The spacecraft was built by ALBA on the PocketQube 3P bus, with a mass of 0.75 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 Unicorn-2C?
Unicorn-2C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Apr 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 Unicorn-2C re-enter the atmosphere?
Unicorn-2C re-entered on 7 Apr 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Unicorn-2C?
Unicorn-2C was operated by STARA and built by ALBA (US).