Tyvak-0171
Re-entered 10 Feb 2024Tyvak-0171 (NORAD 46295, COSPAR 2020-061Z) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 2024, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS mission. It was operated by ECHOAU as part of the Sirion programme. The spacecraft was built by 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-0171?
Tyvak-0171 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 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 Tyvak-0171 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tyvak-0171 re-entered on 10 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tyvak-0171?
Tyvak-0171 was operated by ECHOAU and built by TYVAK (AU).