TROOP-F2
Re-entered 14 May 2026TROOP-F2 (NORAD 60557, COSPAR 2024-149CT) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 May 2026, launched on 16 Aug 2024 on the Transporter-11 mission. It was operated by NearSpaceLaunch as part of the NSLX programme. The spacecraft was built by NSL on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 TROOP-F2?
TROOP-F2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 May 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did TROOP-F2 re-enter the atmosphere?
TROOP-F2 re-entered on 14 May 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TROOP-F2?
TROOP-F2 was operated by NearSpaceLaunch and built by NSL (US).