GNOMES-2
Re-entered 10 May 2024GNOMES-2 (NORAD 48910, COSPAR 2021-059AH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2024, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by PLANQ as part of the Planetiq programme. The spacecraft was built by RAYBL on the XSat bus, with a mass of 30 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 GNOMES-2?
GNOMES-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 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 GNOMES-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
GNOMES-2 re-entered on 10 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GNOMES-2?
GNOMES-2 was operated by PLANQ and built by RAYBL (US).