TDO 2
Re-entered 28 Sep 2022TDO 2 (NORAD 45464, COSPAR 2020-022A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 2022, launched on 26 Mar 2020 on the AEHF 6 mission. It was operated by AFRL as part of the SMC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by GIT on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 20 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 TDO 2?
TDO 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did TDO 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
TDO 2 re-entered on 28 Sep 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TDO 2?
TDO 2 was operated by AFRL and built by GIT (US).