Tyvak-0129
Re-entered 24 Sep 2024Tyvak-0129 (NORAD 44853, COSPAR 2019-089B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Sep 2024, launched on 11 Dec 2019 on the PSLV Rideshare 16 mission. It was operated by TYVAK as part of the Tyvak programme. The spacecraft was built by TYVAK on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 11 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 Tyvak-0129?
Tyvak-0129 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Sep 2024, 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 Tyvak-0129 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tyvak-0129 re-entered on 24 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tyvak-0129?
Tyvak-0129 was operated by TYVAK and built by TYVAK (US).