Veery-RL1
Re-entered 30 Mar 2024Veery-RL1 (NORAD 47965, COSPAR 2021-023A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Mar 2024, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Global-5/Pathstone mission. It was operated by CAREWX as part of the CWX programme. The spacecraft was built by CAREWX/BYU 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 Veery-RL1?
Veery-RL1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Mar 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 Veery-RL1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Veery-RL1 re-entered on 30 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Veery-RL1?
Veery-RL1 was operated by CAREWX and built by CAREWX/BYU (US).