BlackSky Global 15
Re-entered 20 Sep 2024BlackSky Global 15 (NORAD 49470, COSPAR 2021-106B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Sep 2024, launched on 18 Nov 2021 on the Global-14/Global-15 mission. It was operated by BSKG as part of the BlackSky programme. The spacecraft was built by LEOSTL on the BSky bus, with a mass of 55 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 BlackSky Global 15?
BlackSky Global 15 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 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 BlackSky Global 15 re-enter the atmosphere?
BlackSky Global 15 re-entered on 20 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BlackSky Global 15?
BlackSky Global 15 was operated by BSKG and built by LEOSTL (US).