DESCENT
Re-entered 19 Jun 2022DESCENT (NORAD 46927, COSPAR 1998-067RX) was a CA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 2022, launched on 3 Oct 2020 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by YORK as part of the YorkU programme. The spacecraft was built by YORK on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 DESCENT?
DESCENT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 2022, 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 DESCENT re-enter the atmosphere?
DESCENT re-entered on 19 Jun 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DESCENT?
DESCENT was operated by YORK and built by YORK (CA).