CalPoly CP12
Re-entered 30 Apr 2024CalPoly CP12 (NORAD 47319, COSPAR 2021-002L) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 2024, launched on 17 Jan 2021 on the Elana XX mission. It was operated by CALP / NSF as part of the CP programme. The spacecraft was built by CALP 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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What happened to CalPoly CP12?
CalPoly CP12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 2024, 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 CalPoly CP12 re-enter the atmosphere?
CalPoly CP12 re-entered on 30 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CalPoly CP12?
CalPoly CP12 was operated by CALP / NSF and built by CALP (US).