ORCA-6
Re-entered 31 Jan 2023ORCA-6 (NORAD 49015, COSPAR 2021-013E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 2023, launched on 20 Feb 2021 on the Cygnus NG-15 mission. It was operated by DARPA2 as part of the ORCA programme. The spacecraft was built by HYPGG? on the Cubesat 6U? bus, with a mass of 2 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 ORCA-6?
ORCA-6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Jan 2023, 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 ORCA-6 re-enter the atmosphere?
ORCA-6 re-entered on 31 Jan 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ORCA-6?
ORCA-6 was operated by DARPA2 and built by HYPGG? (US).