Tevel-8
Re-entered 4 Aug 2024Tevel-8 (NORAD 50989, COSPAR 2022-002F) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2024, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by HSCIL as part of the Herzliya programme. The spacecraft was built by HSCIL on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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 Tevel-8?
Tevel-8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Tevel-8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Tevel-8 re-entered on 4 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Tevel-8?
Tevel-8 was operated by HSCIL and built by HSCIL (IL).