TEMPEST-D
Re-entered 21 Jun 2021TEMPEST-D (NORAD 43547, COSPAR 1998-067NV) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 2021, launched on 21 May 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by CSU / JPL as part of the Colo State programme. The spacecraft was built by BLCAN on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 11.1 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 TEMPEST-D?
TEMPEST-D re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 2021, 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 TEMPEST-D re-enter the atmosphere?
TEMPEST-D re-entered on 21 Jun 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TEMPEST-D?
TEMPEST-D was operated by CSU / JPL and built by BLCAN (US).