Sunstorm
Re-entered 5 Sep 2024Sunstorm (NORAD 49068, COSPAR 2021-073C) was a FI satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Sep 2024, launched on 17 Aug 2021 on the Pleiades-Neo 4 mission. It was operated by REAKT / ESA as part of the Reaktor programme. The spacecraft was built by REAKT on the Cubesat 2U 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Sunstorm?
Sunstorm re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Sep 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 Sunstorm re-enter the atmosphere?
Sunstorm re-entered on 5 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Sunstorm?
Sunstorm was operated by REAKT / ESA and built by REAKT (FI).