Lynk 04
Re-entered 1 Apr 2024Lynk 04 (NORAD 45605, COSPAR 2020-011D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 2024, launched on 7 Mar 2020 on the Cygnus NG-13 mission. It was operated by LYNK as part of the Lynk programme. The spacecraft was built by LYNK on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 8 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 Lynk 04?
Lynk 04 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Apr 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Lynk 04 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lynk 04 re-entered on 1 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lynk 04?
Lynk 04 was operated by LYNK and built by LYNK (US).