Galassia
Re-entered 19 Dec 2023Galassia (NORAD 41170, COSPAR 2015-077E) was a SG satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Dec 2023, launched on 16 Dec 2015 on the TeLEOS-1 mission. It was operated by NUS as part of the NUS programme. The spacecraft was built by NUS on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 3.4 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 Galassia?
Galassia re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Dec 2023, 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 Galassia re-enter the atmosphere?
Galassia re-entered on 19 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Galassia?
Galassia was operated by NUS and built by NUS (SG).