Cygnus PCM-0
Re-entered 29 Sep 2013Cygnus PCM-0 (NORAD 39258, COSPAR 2013-051A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 2013, launched on 18 Sep 2013 on the Cygnus Orb-D mission. It was operated by OSCD as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCD, with a mass of 2,627 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 PCM-0?
Cygnus PCM-0 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 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 PCM-0 re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus PCM-0 re-entered on 29 Sep 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus PCM-0?
Cygnus PCM-0 was operated by OSCD and built by OSCD (US).