Slingshot 1
Re-entered 11 Sep 2024Slingshot 1 (NORAD 52947, COSPAR 2022-074D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Sep 2024, launched on 2 Jul 2022 on the Straight Up mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 19 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 Slingshot 1?
Slingshot 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Sep 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 Slingshot 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Slingshot 1 re-entered on 11 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Slingshot 1?
Slingshot 1 was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).