Cygnus NG-10E
Re-entered 19 Nov 2018Cygnus NG-10E (NORAD 43704, COSPAR 2018-092A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Nov 2018, launched on 17 Nov 2018 on the Cygnus NG-10 mission. It was operated by NGISD as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by NGISD on the EPCM bus, with a mass of 2,000 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 Cygnus NG-10E?
Cygnus NG-10E re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Nov 2018, 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 Cygnus NG-10E re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus NG-10E re-entered on 19 Nov 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus NG-10E?
Cygnus NG-10E was operated by NGISD and built by NGISD (US).