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Cygnus NG-14

Re-entered 5 Oct 2020

Cygnus NG-14 (NORAD 46530, COSPAR 2020-069A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Oct 2020, launched on 3 Oct 2020 on the Cygnus NG-14 mission. It was operated by NGIS as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by NGISD on the EPCM bus, with a mass of 2,518 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.

2020
launched
2020
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,518
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Oct 2020 · on the Cygnus NG-14 mission
Operational26 Jan 2021 · entered service
Retired26 Jan 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Oct 2020 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46530
COSPAR2020-069A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNGIS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNGISD
BusEPCM
Mass2,518 kg
ProgrammeCygnus
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude415 × 418 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Cygnus NG-14?

Cygnus NG-14 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Oct 2020, 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 Cygnus NG-14 re-enter the atmosphere?

Cygnus NG-14 re-entered on 5 Oct 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Cygnus NG-14?

Cygnus NG-14 was operated by NGIS and built by NGISD (US).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.