SwampSat-2
Re-entered 19 Oct 2021SwampSat-2 (NORAD 45115, COSPAR 2019-071E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Oct 2021, launched on 2 Nov 2019 on the Cygnus NG-12 mission. It was operated by UFL as part of the UF programme. The spacecraft was built by UFL on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 SwampSat-2?
SwampSat-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Oct 2021, 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 SwampSat-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
SwampSat-2 re-entered on 19 Oct 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SwampSat-2?
SwampSat-2 was operated by UFL and built by UFL (US).