Veery Hatchling Orion
Re-entered 4 Apr 2024Veery Hatchling Orion (NORAD 52777, COSPAR 2022-057AX) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 2024, launched on 25 May 2022 on the Transporter-5 mission. It was operated by CAREWX as part of the CWX programme. The spacecraft was built by CAREWX on the PocketQube 1P bus, with a mass of 0.2 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 Veery Hatchling Orion?
Veery Hatchling Orion re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 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 Veery Hatchling Orion re-enter the atmosphere?
Veery Hatchling Orion re-entered on 4 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Veery Hatchling Orion?
Veery Hatchling Orion was operated by CAREWX and built by CAREWX (US).