Whitney 4
Re-entered 30 Mar 2024Whitney 4 (NORAD 48605, COSPAR 2021-041BE) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Mar 2024, launched on 15 May 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L26 mission. It was operated by CAPSP as part of the Capella programme. The spacecraft was built by CAPSP on the Sequoia bus, with a mass of 112 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 Whitney 4?
Whitney 4 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 Whitney 4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Whitney 4 re-entered on 30 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Whitney 4?
Whitney 4 was operated by CAPSP and built by CAPSP (US).