Spektr-RG
Re-entered 14 Jul 2019Spektr-RG (NORAD 44432, COSPAR 2019-040A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jul 2019, launched on 13 Jul 2019 on the Spektr-RG mission. It is catalogued as Spectrum X-Gamma. It was operated by Roskosmos as part of the Spektr programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOLO on the Navigator bus, with a mass of 2,712 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 Spektr-RG?
Spektr-RG re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jul 2019, 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 Spektr-RG re-enter the atmosphere?
Spektr-RG re-entered on 14 Jul 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Spektr-RG?
Spektr-RG was operated by Roskosmos and built by NPOLO (RU).