Arkyd-6A
Re-entered 28 Feb 2024Arkyd-6A (NORAD 43130, COSPAR 2018-004V) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Feb 2024, launched on 12 Jan 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by PLRES as part of the Arkyd programme. The spacecraft was built by PLRES on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 Arkyd-6A?
Arkyd-6A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Feb 2024, 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 Arkyd-6A re-enter the atmosphere?
Arkyd-6A re-entered on 28 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Arkyd-6A?
Arkyd-6A was operated by PLRES and built by PLRES (US).