NACHOS-2
Re-entered 27 Jun 2024NACHOS-2 (NORAD 52945, COSPAR 2022-074B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jun 2024, launched on 2 Jul 2022 on the Straight Up mission. It was operated by LANL as part of the LANL Sci programme. The spacecraft was built by LANL on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 6 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 NACHOS-2?
NACHOS-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jun 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 NACHOS-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
NACHOS-2 re-entered on 27 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NACHOS-2?
NACHOS-2 was operated by LANL and built by LANL (US).