Cygnus OA-4
Re-entered 9 Dec 2015Cygnus OA-4 (NORAD 41101, COSPAR 2015-072A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Dec 2015, launched on 6 Dec 2015 on the Cygnus OA-4 mission. It was operated by OATKD as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by OATKD on the EPCM bus, with a mass of 5,992 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 OA-4?
Cygnus OA-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Dec 2015, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2015. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Cygnus OA-4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus OA-4 re-entered on 9 Dec 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus OA-4?
Cygnus OA-4 was operated by OATKD and built by OATKD (US).