Cygnus OA-5
Re-entered 23 Oct 2016Cygnus OA-5 (NORAD 41818, COSPAR 2016-062A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 2016, launched on 17 Oct 2016 on the Cygnus OA-5 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 1,800 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-5?
Cygnus OA-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Oct 2016, 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 Cygnus OA-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus OA-5 re-entered on 23 Oct 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus OA-5?
Cygnus OA-5 was operated by OATKD and built by OATKD (US).