Whitney 5
Re-entered 26 Aug 2023Whitney 5 (NORAD 51072, COSPAR 2022-002CS) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Aug 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 5?
Whitney 5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Aug 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 5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Whitney 5 re-entered on 26 Aug 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Whitney 5?
Whitney 5 was operated by CAPSP and built by CAPSP (US).