Thybolt 1
Re-entered 20 May 2024Thybolt 1 (NORAD 54363, COSPAR 2022-158C) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 2024, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the PSLV Rideshare 19 mission. It was operated by DHRUVA as part of the Dhruva programme. The spacecraft was built by DHRUVA on the Cubesat 0.5U bus, with a mass of 0.725 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 Thybolt 1?
Thybolt 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 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 Thybolt 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Thybolt 1 re-entered on 20 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Thybolt 1?
Thybolt 1 was operated by DHRUVA and built by DHRUVA (IN).