TES-10
Re-entered 15 Mar 2021TES-10 (NORAD 45917, COSPAR 1998-067RQ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2021, launched on 15 Feb 2020 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ARC / SJSU as part of the TES programme. The spacecraft was built by ARC on the Cubesat 1x6U 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 TES-10?
TES-10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2021, 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 TES-10 re-enter the atmosphere?
TES-10 re-entered on 15 Mar 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TES-10?
TES-10 was operated by ARC / SJSU and built by ARC (US).