ELFIN
Re-entered 17 Sep 2022ELFIN (NORAD 43617, COSPAR 2018-070E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2022, launched on 15 Sep 2018 on the ICESAT-2 mission. It was operated by UCLA as part of the UCLA programme. The spacecraft was built by UCLA 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ELFIN?
ELFIN re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2022, 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 ELFIN re-enter the atmosphere?
ELFIN re-entered on 17 Sep 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ELFIN?
ELFIN was operated by UCLA and built by UCLA (US).