Gunsmoke-J3
Re-entered 26 Apr 2025Gunsmoke-J3 (NORAD 47969, COSPAR 2021-023E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2025, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Global-5/Pathstone mission. It was operated by SMDC / TSEPT as part of the Gunsmoke programme. The spacecraft was built by TSEPT on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 Gunsmoke-J3?
Gunsmoke-J3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2025, 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 Gunsmoke-J3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Gunsmoke-J3 re-entered on 26 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Gunsmoke-J3?
Gunsmoke-J3 was operated by SMDC / TSEPT and built by TSEPT (US).