KestrelEye II-M
Re-entered 18 Aug 2017KestrelEye II-M (NORAD 42982, COSPAR 1998-067NE) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Aug 2017, launched on 14 Aug 2017 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SMDC as part of the KestrelEye programme. The spacecraft was built by AMAI on the KestrelEye bus, with a mass of 45 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 KestrelEye II-M?
KestrelEye II-M re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Aug 2017, 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 KestrelEye II-M re-enter the atmosphere?
KestrelEye II-M re-entered on 18 Aug 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built KestrelEye II-M?
KestrelEye II-M was operated by SMDC and built by AMAI (US).