HTV 6
Re-entered 13 Dec 2016HTV 6 (NORAD 41881, COSPAR 2016-076A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Dec 2016, launched on 9 Dec 2016 on the HTV 6 mission. It was operated by JAXA as part of the HTV programme. The spacecraft was built by MHITO? on the HTV bus, with a mass of 6,225 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 HTV 6?
HTV 6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Dec 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 HTV 6 re-enter the atmosphere?
HTV 6 re-entered on 13 Dec 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HTV 6?
HTV 6 was operated by JAXA and built by MHITO? (J).