TES-7
Re-entered 4 May 2022TES-7 (NORAD 47312, COSPAR 2021-002D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 2022, launched on 17 Jan 2021 on the Elana XX mission. It was operated by ARC / SJSU as part of the TES programme. The spacecraft was built by ARC 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 TES-7?
TES-7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did TES-7 re-enter the atmosphere?
TES-7 re-entered on 4 May 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TES-7?
TES-7 was operated by ARC / SJSU and built by ARC (US).