QPS-SAR 2
Re-entered 11 Apr 2024QPS-SAR 2 (NORAD 47485, COSPAR 2021-006CA) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Apr 2024, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It was operated by QPS as part of the QPS programme. The spacecraft was built by QPS on the QSAT bus, with a mass of 120 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 QPS-SAR 2?
QPS-SAR 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 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 QPS-SAR 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
QPS-SAR 2 re-entered on 11 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QPS-SAR 2?
QPS-SAR 2 was operated by QPS and built by QPS (J).