OPS-SAT
The OPS-SAT flight spacecraft launched with CHEOPS and other payloads in December 2019. Operated from ESA’s ESOC, it hosted experiments in onboard processing, communications and spacecraft operations for four and a half years. Increased atmospheric drag during heightened solar activity shortened its remaining orbital life in 2024. The mission ended in atmospheric reentry after its final ground contact on May 22 UTC.
Identity
- Aliases
- OPS-SAT-1OPSSAT2019-092F
- Name
- OPS-SAT
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The OPS-SAT flight spacecraft launched with CHEOPS and other payloads in December 2019. Operated from ESA’s ESOC, it hosted experiments in onboard processing, communications and spacecraft operations for four and a half years. Increased atmospheric drag during heightened solar activity shortened its remaining orbital life in 2024. The mission ended in atmospheric reentry after its final ground contact on May 22 UTC.
- First Flight Date
- 2019-12-18
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:03:19 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:03:19 UTC