Recurve
Re-entered 2 Aug 2024Recurve (NORAD 52944, COSPAR 2022-074A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Aug 2024, launched on 2 Jul 2022 on the Straight Up mission. It was operated by AFRL as part of the AFRL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by AFRL on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 20 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 Recurve?
Recurve re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 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 Recurve re-enter the atmosphere?
Recurve re-entered on 2 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Recurve?
Recurve was operated by AFRL and built by AFRL (US).