Altair 1
Re-entered 8 Dec 2019Altair 1 (NORAD 42711, COSPAR 1998-067LS) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 2019, launched on 18 Apr 2017 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by MILLES as part of the MilSS programme. The spacecraft was built by MILLES on the Cubesat 1x6U bus, with a mass of 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 Altair 1?
Altair 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2017. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Altair 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Altair 1 re-entered on 8 Dec 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Altair 1?
Altair 1 was operated by MILLES and built by MILLES (US).