GEARRS-3
Re-entered 7 Aug 2024GEARRS-3 (NORAD 51097, COSPAR 2022-003D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Aug 2024, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Above The Clouds mission. It was operated by NSL / AFRL as part of the NSL programme. The spacecraft was built by NSL 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 GEARRS-3?
GEARRS-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did GEARRS-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
GEARRS-3 re-entered on 7 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GEARRS-3?
GEARRS-3 was operated by NSL / AFRL and built by NSL (US).