TYVAK-0076
Re-entered 23 May 2023TYVAK-0076 (NORAD 43737, COSPAR 2018-096U) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 May 2023, launched on 29 Nov 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 13 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-0076?
TYVAK-0076 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 May 2023, 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-0076 re-enter the atmosphere?
TYVAK-0076 re-entered on 23 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TYVAK-0076?
TYVAK-0076 was operated by GEOOPT and built by TYVAK (US).