Tyvak-0152
Re-entered 7 Dec 2024Tyvak-0152 (NORAD 47968, COSPAR 2021-023D) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 2024, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Global-5/Pathstone mission. It was operated by MYRI as part of the Myriota programme. The spacecraft was built by TYVAK on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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-0152?
Tyvak-0152 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 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-0152 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tyvak-0152 re-entered on 7 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tyvak-0152?
Tyvak-0152 was operated by MYRI and built by TYVAK (AU).