BlackSky Global 1
Re-entered 27 Feb 2024BlackSky Global 1 (NORAD 43730, COSPAR 2018-096M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Feb 2024, launched on 29 Nov 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 13 mission. It was operated by BSKG as part of the BlackSky programme. The spacecraft was built by LEOSTL on the BSky bus, with a mass of 55 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 BlackSky Global 1?
BlackSky Global 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Feb 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 BlackSky Global 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
BlackSky Global 1 re-entered on 27 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BlackSky Global 1?
BlackSky Global 1 was operated by BSKG and built by LEOSTL (US).