Cygnus ORB-1
Re-entered 12 Jan 2014Cygnus ORB-1 (NORAD 39502, COSPAR 2014-003A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jan 2014, launched on 9 Jan 2014 on the Cygnus Orb-1 mission. It was operated by OSCD as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCD, with a mass of 3,098 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 ORB-1?
Cygnus ORB-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Jan 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Cygnus ORB-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus ORB-1 re-entered on 12 Jan 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus ORB-1?
Cygnus ORB-1 was operated by OSCD and built by OSCD (US).