Dellingr
Re-entered 10 Jun 2021Dellingr (NORAD 43021, COSPAR 1998-067NJ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jun 2021, launched on 14 Aug 2017 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the GSFC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by GSFC on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 12 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 Dellingr?
Dellingr re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jun 2021, 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 Dellingr re-enter the atmosphere?
Dellingr re-entered on 10 Jun 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dellingr?
Dellingr was operated by GSFC and built by GSFC (US).