Tyvak-0088
Re-entered 30 Aug 2025Tyvak-0088 (NORAD 46294, COSPAR 2020-061Y) was a MC satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 2025, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS mission. It was operated by OSM / GEOOPT as part of the CICERO programme. The spacecraft was built by OSM/TYVAK on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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-0088?
Tyvak-0088 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 2025, 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 Tyvak-0088 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tyvak-0088 re-entered on 30 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tyvak-0088?
Tyvak-0088 was operated by OSM / GEOOPT and built by OSM/TYVAK (MC).