Deformable Mirror
Re-entered 14 Mar 2022Deformable Mirror (NORAD 45916, COSPAR 1998-067RP) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2022, launched on 15 Feb 2020 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by DARPA2 / AURFS as part of the MIT Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by BLCAN/MIT 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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What happened to Deformable Mirror?
Deformable Mirror re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 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 Deformable Mirror re-enter the atmosphere?
Deformable Mirror re-entered on 14 Mar 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Deformable Mirror?
Deformable Mirror was operated by DARPA2 / AURFS and built by BLCAN/MIT (US).