Cygnus NG-12
Re-entered 4 Nov 2019Cygnus NG-12 (NORAD 44701, COSPAR 2019-071A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Nov 2019, launched on 2 Nov 2019 on the Cygnus NG-12 mission. It was operated by NGISD as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by NGISD on the EPCM bus, with a mass of 2,456 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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What happened to Cygnus NG-12?
Cygnus NG-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Nov 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 Cygnus NG-12 re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus NG-12 re-entered on 4 Nov 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus NG-12?
Cygnus NG-12 was operated by NGISD and built by NGISD (US).