Sapling-2
Re-entered 18 Sep 2024Sapling-2 (NORAD 56213, COSPAR 2023-054AM) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 2024, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by STANSI as part of the Stanford programme. The spacecraft was built by STANSI on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 Sapling-2?
Sapling-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Sapling-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Sapling-2 re-entered on 18 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Sapling-2?
Sapling-2 was operated by STANSI and built by STANSI (US).