CHOMPTT
Re-entered 13 May 2024CHOMPTT (NORAD 43855, COSPAR 2018-104G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 May 2024, launched on 16 Dec 2018 on the Electron 04 Rideshare mission. It was operated by UFL as part of the UF programme. The spacecraft was built by UFL on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3.59 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to CHOMPTT?
CHOMPTT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 May 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 CHOMPTT re-enter the atmosphere?
CHOMPTT re-entered on 13 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CHOMPTT?
CHOMPTT was operated by UFL and built by UFL (US).