AC-15A
Re-entered 7 Feb 2023AC-15A (NORAD 45118, COSPAR 2019-071H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2023, launched on 2 Nov 2019 on the Cygnus NG-12 mission. It was operated by AERO / SMC as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO 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 AC-15A?
AC-15A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2023, 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-15A re-enter the atmosphere?
AC-15A re-entered on 7 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built AC-15A?
AC-15A was operated by AERO / SMC and built by AERO (US).