Orion CM002
Re-entered 16 Nov 2022Orion CM002 (NORAD 54257, COSPAR 2022-156A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2022, launched on 16 Nov 2022 on the Artemis I mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the Artemis programme. The spacecraft was built by LMKSC on the Orion bus, with a mass of 10,387 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 Orion CM002?
Orion CM002 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2022, 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 Orion CM002 re-enter the atmosphere?
Orion CM002 re-entered on 16 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Orion CM002?
Orion CM002 was operated by JSC and built by LMKSC (US).