PTD 1
Re-entered 3 Feb 2024PTD 1 (NORAD 47482, COSPAR 2021-006BX) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Feb 2024, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It was operated by ARC / TYVAK as part of the Ames programme. The spacecraft was built by TYVAK on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 11 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 PTD 1?
PTD 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Feb 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 PTD 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
PTD 1 re-entered on 3 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PTD 1?
PTD 1 was operated by ARC / TYVAK and built by TYVAK (US).