SPOC
Re-entered 25 Jun 2022SPOC (NORAD 46921, COSPAR 1998-067RR) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jun 2022, launched on 3 Oct 2020 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UGA as part of the UGA programme. The spacecraft was built by UGA on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 SPOC?
SPOC re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jun 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 SPOC re-enter the atmosphere?
SPOC re-entered on 25 Jun 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SPOC?
SPOC was operated by UGA and built by UGA (US).