TYVAK-0086
Re-entered 20 Jul 2024TYVAK-0086 (NORAD 43690, COSPAR 2018-088A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 2024, launched on 11 Nov 2018 on the Electron 03 Rideshare mission. It was operated by GEOOPT as part of the CICERO programme. The spacecraft was built by TYVAK 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 TYVAK-0086?
TYVAK-0086 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 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 TYVAK-0086 re-enter the atmosphere?
TYVAK-0086 re-entered on 20 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was TYVAK-0086 operational?
TYVAK-0086 was operational for roughly 4 years, from 1 Jan 2019 to 1 Jan 2023.
Who operated and built TYVAK-0086?
TYVAK-0086 was operated by GEOOPT and built by TYVAK (US).