Black Knight 1
Re-entered 16 Jul 2015Black Knight 1 (NORAD 39398, COSPAR 2013-064U) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 2015, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by USMA as part of the USMA programme. The spacecraft was built by USMA on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 Black Knight 1?
Black Knight 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 2015, 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 Black Knight 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Black Knight 1 re-entered on 16 Jul 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Black Knight 1?
Black Knight 1 was operated by USMA and built by USMA (US).