RS2S
Re-entered 18 Feb 2022RS2S (NORAD 53306, COSPAR 1998-067TR) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Feb 2022, launched on 15 Feb 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by YUZGU as part of the YUZGU programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZGU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 RS2S?
RS2S re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Feb 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 RS2S re-enter the atmosphere?
RS2S re-entered on 18 Feb 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built RS2S?
RS2S was operated by YUZGU and built by YUZGU (RU).