Lucky-7
Re-entered 21 Dec 2024Lucky-7 (NORAD 44406, COSPAR 2019-038W) was a CZ satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Dec 2024, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by SKYFOX as part of the Skyfox programme. The spacecraft was built by SKYFOX on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 Lucky-7?
Lucky-7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Dec 2024, 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 Lucky-7 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lucky-7 re-entered on 21 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lucky-7?
Lucky-7 was operated by SKYFOX and built by SKYFOX (CZ).