PIXXEL TD1
Re-entered 21 Sep 2024PIXXEL TD1 (NORAD 54366, COSPAR 2022-158F) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Sep 2024, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the PSLV Rideshare 19 mission. It was operated by PIXX as part of the Pixxel programme. The spacecraft was built by PIXX on the Pixxel bus, with a mass of 16.5 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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What happened to PIXXEL TD1?
PIXXEL TD1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Sep 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 PIXXEL TD1 re-enter the atmosphere?
PIXXEL TD1 re-entered on 21 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PIXXEL TD1?
PIXXEL TD1 was operated by PIXX and built by PIXX (IN).