Lunar Flashlight
Re-entered 11 Dec 2022Lunar Flashlight (NORAD 54697, COSPAR 2022-168B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 2022, launched on 11 Dec 2022 on the Hakuto-R M1 mission. It was operated by JPL as part of the JPL Deep Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by JPL on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 14 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 Lunar Flashlight?
Lunar Flashlight re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 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 Lunar Flashlight re-enter the atmosphere?
Lunar Flashlight re-entered on 11 Dec 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lunar Flashlight?
Lunar Flashlight was operated by JPL and built by JPL (US).