Umbra-SAR 2001
Re-entered 30 Apr 2024Umbra-SAR 2001 (NORAD 48906, COSPAR 2021-059AD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 2024, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by UMBRA as part of the Umbra programme. The spacecraft was built by UMBRA on the Umbra bus, with a mass of 65 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 Umbra-SAR 2001?
Umbra-SAR 2001 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 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 Umbra-SAR 2001 re-enter the atmosphere?
Umbra-SAR 2001 re-entered on 30 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Umbra-SAR 2001?
Umbra-SAR 2001 was operated by UMBRA and built by UMBRA (US).