Tyvak-0211
Re-entered 29 May 2024Tyvak-0211 (NORAD 48898, COSPAR 2021-059V) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 May 2024, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Tyvak-0211?
Tyvak-0211 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 May 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-0211 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tyvak-0211 re-entered on 29 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tyvak-0211?
Tyvak-0211 was operated by FLEET and built by TYVAK (AU).