Kondor-E No. 0004
Re-entered 22 Oct 2022Kondor-E No. 0004 (NORAD 40353, COSPAR 2014-084A) was a ZA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Oct 2022, launched on 19 Dec 2014 on the Kondor-E No. 2 mission. It was operated by SANDF as part of the Kondor programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOMAO on the Kondor bus, with a mass of 1,150 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 Kondor-E No. 0004?
Kondor-E No. 0004 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Oct 2022, 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 Kondor-E No. 0004 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kondor-E No. 0004 re-entered on 22 Oct 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kondor-E No. 0004?
Kondor-E No. 0004 was operated by SANDF and built by NPOMAO (ZA).