ION-SCV003
Re-entered 8 Dec 2024ION-SCV003 (NORAD 48912, COSPAR 2021-059AK) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 2024, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by DORBIT as part of the DORBIT programme. The spacecraft was built by DORBIT on the ION-SC bus, with a mass of 150 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 ION-SCV003?
ION-SCV003 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Dec 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 ION-SCV003 re-enter the atmosphere?
ION-SCV003 re-entered on 8 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ION-SCV003?
ION-SCV003 was operated by DORBIT and built by DORBIT (I).