SMOG-P
Re-entered 28 Sep 2020SMOG-P (NORAD 44832, COSPAR 2019-084J) was a HU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 2020, launched on 6 Dec 2019 on the Electron 10 Rideshare mission. It was operated by BME as part of the BUTE programme. The spacecraft was built by BME on the PocketQube 1P bus, with a mass of 0.25 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 SMOG-P?
SMOG-P re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 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 SMOG-P re-enter the atmosphere?
SMOG-P re-entered on 28 Sep 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SMOG-P?
SMOG-P was operated by BME and built by BME (HU).