HaloSat
Re-entered 4 Jan 2021HaloSat (NORAD 43549, COSPAR 1998-067NX) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jan 2021, launched on 21 May 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UIA as part of the Iowa programme. The spacecraft was built by BLCAN on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 6 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 HaloSat?
HaloSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jan 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 HaloSat re-enter the atmosphere?
HaloSat re-entered on 4 Jan 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HaloSat?
HaloSat was operated by UIA and built by BLCAN (US).