STECCO
Re-entered 15 Aug 2024STECCO (NORAD 47962, COSPAR 2021-022AG) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Aug 2024, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by ROSAP as part of the ROSAP programme. The spacecraft was built by ROSAP on the PocketQub 6P bus, with a mass of 1 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 STECCO?
STECCO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Aug 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 STECCO re-enter the atmosphere?
STECCO re-entered on 15 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built STECCO?
STECCO was operated by ROSAP and built by ROSAP (I).