TYVAK-61c
Re-entered 8 Apr 2023TYVAK-61c (NORAD 43144, COSPAR 2018-004AK) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 2023, launched on 12 Jan 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by LLNL / TYVAK as part of the LLNL 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-61c?
TYVAK-61c re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Apr 2023, 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 TYVAK-61c re-enter the atmosphere?
TYVAK-61c re-entered on 8 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TYVAK-61c?
TYVAK-61c was operated by LLNL / TYVAK and built by TYVAK (US).