SEOPS-ORCA
Re-entered 8 Aug 2022SEOPS-ORCA (NORAD 45126, COSPAR 2019-071R) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 2022, launched on 5 Dec 2019 on the Cygnus NG-12 mission. It was operated by DARPA2 / HYPGG as part of the ORCA programme. The spacecraft was built by BLCAN on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 SEOPS-ORCA?
SEOPS-ORCA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Aug 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 SEOPS-ORCA re-enter the atmosphere?
SEOPS-ORCA re-entered on 8 Aug 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SEOPS-ORCA?
SEOPS-ORCA was operated by DARPA2 / HYPGG and built by BLCAN (US).