SORTIE
Re-entered 18 Sep 2022SORTIE (NORAD 45264, COSPAR 1998-067RH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 2022, launched on 5 Dec 2019 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UNMC / ASTRA as part of the UNM programme. The spacecraft was built by UNMC/BLCAN? on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 7.9 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 SORTIE?
SORTIE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 2022, 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 SORTIE re-enter the atmosphere?
SORTIE re-entered on 18 Sep 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SORTIE?
SORTIE was operated by UNMC / ASTRA and built by UNMC/BLCAN? (US).