CYCLOPS
Re-entered 6 Mar 2024CYCLOPS (NORAD 53373, COSPAR 2022-096D) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Mar 2024, launched on 9 Aug 2022 on the Soyuz Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by BGTU as part of the BGTU programme. The spacecraft was built by SPUT on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 CYCLOPS?
CYCLOPS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Mar 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 CYCLOPS re-enter the atmosphere?
CYCLOPS re-entered on 6 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CYCLOPS?
CYCLOPS was operated by BGTU and built by SPUT (RU).