Whitney 6
Re-entered 6 Sep 2023Whitney 6 (NORAD 51071, COSPAR 2022-002CR) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 2023, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by CAPSP as part of the Capella programme. The spacecraft was built by CAPSP on the Sequoia bus, with a mass of 112 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 Whitney 6?
Whitney 6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 2023, 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 Whitney 6 re-enter the atmosphere?
Whitney 6 re-entered on 6 Sep 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Whitney 6?
Whitney 6 was operated by CAPSP and built by CAPSP (US).