ELSA-d
Re-entered 25 Aug 2021ELSA-d (NORAD 51288, COSPAR 2021-022AQ) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 2021, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by ASTSC / SSTLA as part of the Astroscale programme. The spacecraft was built by SSTLA on the SSTL-42 bus, with a mass of 17 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 ELSA-d?
ELSA-d re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 2021, 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 ELSA-d re-enter the atmosphere?
ELSA-d re-entered on 25 Aug 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ELSA-d?
ELSA-d was operated by ASTSC / SSTLA and built by SSTLA (J).