TYVAK-53B
Re-entered 14 Mar 2023TYVAK-53B (NORAD 42795, COSPAR 2017-036AG) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2023, launched on 23 Jun 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by PACSCI as part of the PacSci programme. The spacecraft was built by TYVAK on the Cubesat 3U 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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What happened to TYVAK-53B?
TYVAK-53B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2023, 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 TYVAK-53B re-enter the atmosphere?
TYVAK-53B re-entered on 14 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TYVAK-53B?
TYVAK-53B was operated by PACSCI and built by TYVAK (US).