SSO-A Lower Free Flyer
Re-entered 6 Dec 2024SSO-A Lower Free Flyer (NORAD 43760, COSPAR 2018-099C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Dec 2024, launched on 3 Dec 2018 on the SSO-A mission. It was operated by SFLIN as part of the SFLIN programme. The spacecraft was built by SFLIN on the SFL-LFF bus, with a mass of 260 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 SSO-A Lower Free Flyer?
SSO-A Lower Free Flyer re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Dec 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 SSO-A Lower Free Flyer re-enter the atmosphere?
SSO-A Lower Free Flyer re-entered on 6 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SSO-A Lower Free Flyer?
SSO-A Lower Free Flyer was operated by SFLIN and built by SFLIN (US).