VPM
Re-entered 29 Sep 2022VPM (NORAD 45120, COSPAR 2019-071K) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 2022, launched on 5 Dec 2019 on the Cygnus NG-12 mission. It was operated by AFRL as part of the AFRL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by AFRL on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 8 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 VPM?
VPM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 2022, 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 VPM re-enter the atmosphere?
VPM re-entered on 29 Sep 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built VPM?
VPM was operated by AFRL and built by AFRL (US).