Seeker
Re-entered 5 Dec 2023Seeker (NORAD 44533, COSPAR 2019-022K) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Dec 2023, launched on 17 Apr 2019 on the Cygnus NG-11 mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the JSC Prox programme. The spacecraft was built by JSC on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 Seeker?
Seeker re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Dec 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 Seeker re-enter the atmosphere?
Seeker re-entered on 5 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Seeker?
Seeker was operated by JSC and built by JSC (US).