CAPSTONE
Re-entered 4 Jul 2022CAPSTONE (NORAD 52914, COSPAR 2022-070A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jul 2022, launched on 28 Jun 2022 on the CAPSTONE mission. It was operated by ADVSP / ARC as part of the Ames Lunar programme. The spacecraft was built by TERRAN on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 25 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 CAPSTONE?
CAPSTONE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jul 2022, 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 CAPSTONE re-enter the atmosphere?
CAPSTONE re-entered on 4 Jul 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CAPSTONE?
CAPSTONE was operated by ADVSP / ARC and built by TERRAN (US).