Tyvak-0210
Re-entered 21 Jun 2024Tyvak-0210 (NORAD 47966, COSPAR 2021-023B) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 2024, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Global-5/Pathstone mission. It was operated by FLEET as part of the Fleet programme. The spacecraft was built by TYVAK 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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What happened to Tyvak-0210?
Tyvak-0210 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 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 Tyvak-0210 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tyvak-0210 re-entered on 21 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tyvak-0210?
Tyvak-0210 was operated by FLEET and built by TYVAK (AU).