Cygnus Mass Simulator
Re-entered 10 May 2013Cygnus Mass Simulator (NORAD 39145, COSPAR 2013-016D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2013, launched on 21 Apr 2013 on the A-ONE mission. It was operated by OSCD as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCD, with a mass of 3,800 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 Cygnus Mass Simulator?
Cygnus Mass Simulator re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Cygnus Mass Simulator re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus Mass Simulator re-entered on 10 May 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus Mass Simulator?
Cygnus Mass Simulator was operated by OSCD and built by OSCD (US).