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CTIM-FD

Re-entered 7 Dec 2023

CTIM-FD (NORAD 52950, COSPAR 2022-074G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 2023, launched on 2 Jul 2022 on the Straight Up mission. It was operated by CLASP as part of the UCO programme. The spacecraft was built by CLASP on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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.

2022
launched
2023
re-entered
1
year on orbit
10
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Jul 2022 · on the Straight Up mission
Operational1 Nov 2023 · entered service
Retired1 Nov 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Dec 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52950
COSPAR2022-074G
TypeSatellite
OperatorCLASP
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerCLASP
BusCubesat 6U
Mass10 kg
ProgrammeUCO
CategoryAST
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude494 × 498 km
Inclination45.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CTIM-FD?

CTIM-FD re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 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 CTIM-FD re-enter the atmosphere?

CTIM-FD re-entered on 7 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built CTIM-FD?

CTIM-FD was operated by CLASP and built by CLASP (US).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.