Cygnus ORB-2
Re-entered 16 Jul 2014Cygnus ORB-2 (NORAD 40084, COSPAR 2014-039A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 2014, launched on 13 Jul 2014 on the Cygnus Orb-2 mission. It was operated by OSCD as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCD, with a mass of 3,535 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-2?
Cygnus ORB-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 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-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus ORB-2 re-entered on 16 Jul 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus ORB-2?
Cygnus ORB-2 was operated by OSCD and built by OSCD (US).