DRAGRACER 1
Re-entered 19 Jul 2021DRAGRACER 1 (NORAD 46954, COSPAR 2020-085AB) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jul 2021, launched on 20 Nov 2020 on the Electron 16 Rideshare mission. It was operated by TSEPT as part of the TUI programme. The spacecraft was built by BOMILL on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 12 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 DRAGRACER 1?
DRAGRACER 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jul 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 DRAGRACER 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DRAGRACER 1 re-entered on 19 Jul 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DRAGRACER 1?
DRAGRACER 1 was operated by TSEPT and built by BOMILL (US).