LightSail-B
Re-entered 17 Nov 2022LightSail-B (NORAD 44420, COSPAR 2019-036AC) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Nov 2022, launched on 25 Jun 2019 on the STP-2 mission. It was operated by TPS as part of the TPS programme. The spacecraft was built by STELEX on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 LightSail-B?
LightSail-B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Nov 2022, 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 LightSail-B re-enter the atmosphere?
LightSail-B re-entered on 17 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LightSail-B?
LightSail-B was operated by TPS and built by STELEX (US).