RED-EYE 2
Re-entered 19 Feb 2020RED-EYE 2 (NORAD 45800, COSPAR 1998-067RM) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Feb 2020, launched on 15 Feb 2020 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by DARPA2 as part of the DARPA RE programme. The spacecraft was built by DARPA2 on the RED-EYE bus, with a mass of 50 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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What happened to RED-EYE 2?
RED-EYE 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Feb 2020, 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 RED-EYE 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
RED-EYE 2 re-entered on 19 Feb 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built RED-EYE 2?
RED-EYE 2 was operated by DARPA2 and built by DARPA2 (US).