OPS-SAT
Re-entered 22 May 2024OPS-SAT (NORAD 44878, COSPAR 2019-092F) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 2024, launched on 18 Dec 2019 on the CSG-1/CHEOPS mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by TUG/GOMSP on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 7 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 OPS-SAT?
OPS-SAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 2024, 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 OPS-SAT re-enter the atmosphere?
OPS-SAT re-entered on 22 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built OPS-SAT?
OPS-SAT was operated by ESA and built by TUG/GOMSP (I-ESA).