CTA
Re-entered 24 Oct 1992CTA (NORAD 22214, COSPAR 1992-070C) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 1992, launched on 22 Oct 1992 on the OV-102 Research/Med dep mission. It is catalogued as Canadian Target Assembly. It was operated by CSA as part of the CTA programme. The spacecraft was built by CSA on the CTA bus, with a mass of 82 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 CTA?
CTA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Oct 1992, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1992. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CTA re-enter the atmosphere?
CTA re-entered on 24 Oct 1992, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CTA?
CTA was operated by CSA and built by CSA (CA).