BlackSky Global 20
Re-entered 5 Apr 2025BlackSky Global 20 (NORAD 52197, COSPAR 2022-034C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Apr 2025, launched on 2 Apr 2022 on the Global-18/Global-20 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 20?
BlackSky Global 20 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Apr 2025, 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 BlackSky Global 20 re-enter the atmosphere?
BlackSky Global 20 re-entered on 5 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built BlackSky Global 20?
BlackSky Global 20 was operated by BSKG and built by LEOSTL (US).