TROPICS SV01
Re-entered 26 Jul 2024TROPICS SV01 (NORAD 48901, COSPAR 2021-059Y) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jul 2024, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by MITLL / GSFC as part of the MIT Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by RAYBL 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 TROPICS SV01?
TROPICS SV01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jul 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 TROPICS SV01 re-enter the atmosphere?
TROPICS SV01 re-entered on 26 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TROPICS SV01?
TROPICS SV01 was operated by MITLL / GSFC and built by RAYBL (US).