GHGSat-D
Re-entered 11 Dec 2024GHGSat-D (NORAD 41602, COSPAR 2016-040D) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 2024, launched on 22 Jun 2016 on the PSLV Rideshare 07 mission. It was operated by GHG / UTIAS as part of the GHG programme. The spacecraft was built by UTIAS on the Nemo-V1 bus, with a mass of 25 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 GHGSat-D?
GHGSat-D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did GHGSat-D re-enter the atmosphere?
GHGSat-D re-entered on 11 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GHGSat-D?
GHGSat-D was operated by GHG / UTIAS and built by UTIAS (CA).