GPX-2
Re-entered 8 May 2024GPX-2 (NORAD 52948, COSPAR 2022-074E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 May 2024, launched on 2 Jul 2022 on the Straight Up mission. It was operated by LARCN as part of the LARC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by LARCN on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3.4 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 GPX-2?
GPX-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 May 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 GPX-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
GPX-2 re-entered on 8 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GPX-2?
GPX-2 was operated by LARCN and built by LARCN (US).