Lonestar 1
Re-entered 28 Dec 2023Lonestar 1 (NORAD 52951, COSPAR 2022-074H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Dec 2023, launched on 2 Jul 2022 on the Straight Up mission. It was operated by SMDC as part of the Gunsmoke programme. The spacecraft was built by DYNT/RAYBL 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Lonestar 1?
Lonestar 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 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 Lonestar 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lonestar 1 re-entered on 28 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lonestar 1?
Lonestar 1 was operated by SMDC and built by DYNT/RAYBL (US).