Capella 2
Re-entered 28 Feb 2023Capella 2 (NORAD 46269, COSPAR 2020-060B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Feb 2023, launched on 31 Aug 2020 on the Sequoia mission. It was operated by CAPSP as part of the Capella programme. The spacecraft was built by CAPSP on the Sequoia bus, with a mass of 100 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 Capella 2?
Capella 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Feb 2023, 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 Capella 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Capella 2 re-entered on 28 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Capella 2?
Capella 2 was operated by CAPSP and built by CAPSP (US).