Pearl White 1
Re-entered 7 May 2025Pearl White 1 (NORAD 44497, COSPAR 2019-054C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2025, launched on 19 Aug 2019 on the BlackSky Global 4 mission. It was operated by AFSPC as part of the SPC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by TIGER on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 Pearl White 1?
Pearl White 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2025, 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 Pearl White 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Pearl White 1 re-entered on 7 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Pearl White 1?
Pearl White 1 was operated by AFSPC and built by TIGER (US).