ZUMA
Re-entered 8 Jan 2018ZUMA (NORAD 43098, COSPAR 2018-001A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jan 2018, launched on 8 Jan 2018 on the Zuma mission. It was operated by NROC as part of the ZUMA programme. The spacecraft was built by NGAS on the ZUMA bus, with a mass of 8,000 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 ZUMA?
ZUMA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jan 2018, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ZUMA re-enter the atmosphere?
ZUMA re-entered on 8 Jan 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ZUMA?
ZUMA was operated by NROC and built by NGAS (US).