STARS-EC End Mass 1
Re-entered 15 Apr 2022STARS-EC End Mass 1 (NORAD 47928, COSPAR 1998-067SE) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 2022, launched on 20 Feb 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SHIZ as part of the STARS programme. The spacecraft was built by SHIZ on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1.4 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 STARS-EC End Mass 1?
STARS-EC End Mass 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 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 STARS-EC End Mass 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
STARS-EC End Mass 1 re-entered on 15 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STARS-EC End Mass 1?
STARS-EC End Mass 1 was operated by SHIZ and built by SHIZ (J).