BlackSky Global 3
Re-entered 16 May 2023BlackSky Global 3 (NORAD 44367, COSPAR 2019-037C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 2023, launched on 29 Jun 2019 on the BlackSky Global 3 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to BlackSky Global 3?
BlackSky Global 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 May 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did BlackSky Global 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
BlackSky Global 3 re-entered on 16 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BlackSky Global 3?
BlackSky Global 3 was operated by BSKG and built by LEOSTL (US).