Charlie
Re-entered 6 Aug 2024Charlie (NORAD 47440, COSPAR 2021-006AD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2024, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It was operated by AUINS / SPQAA as part of the AII programme. The spacecraft was built by NANAVU 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Charlie?
Charlie re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Charlie re-enter the atmosphere?
Charlie re-entered on 6 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Charlie?
Charlie was operated by AUINS / SPQAA and built by NANAVU (US).