CYGNSS F
Re-entered 13 Jun 2024CYGNSS F (NORAD 41889, COSPAR 2016-078F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 2024, launched on 15 Dec 2016 on the CYGNSS mission. It was operated by LARCN / SWRIB as part of the EarthVenture programme. The spacecraft was built by SSTUS on the CYGNSS bus, with a mass of 29 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 CYGNSS F?
CYGNSS F re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Jun 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 CYGNSS F re-enter the atmosphere?
CYGNSS F re-entered on 13 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CYGNSS F?
CYGNSS F was operated by LARCN / SWRIB and built by SSTUS (US).