Cygnus NG-16
Re-entered 12 Aug 2021Cygnus NG-16 (NORAD 49064, COSPAR 2021-072A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2021, launched on 10 Aug 2021 on the Cygnus NG-16 mission. It was operated by NGIS as part of the Cygnus programme. The spacecraft was built by NGISD on the EPCM bus, with a mass of 2,326 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 Cygnus NG-16?
Cygnus NG-16 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Aug 2021, 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 Cygnus NG-16 re-enter the atmosphere?
Cygnus NG-16 re-entered on 12 Aug 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Cygnus NG-16?
Cygnus NG-16 was operated by NGIS and built by NGISD (US).