HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki
Re-entered 17 Sep 2009HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki (NORAD 35817, COSPAR 2009-048A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2009, launched on 10 Sep 2009 on the HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki mission. It was operated by JAXA as part of the HTV programme. The spacecraft was built by MHITO? on the HTV bus, with a mass of 16,500 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 HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki?
HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2009, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki re-enter the atmosphere?
HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki re-entered on 17 Sep 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki?
HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki was operated by JAXA and built by MHITO? (J).