Launcher Orbiter SN1
Re-entered 6 Jan 2025Launcher Orbiter SN1 (NORAD 55059, COSPAR 2023-001BC) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 2025, launched on 3 Jan 2023 on the Transporter-6 mission. It was operated by LAUN as part of the Launcher programme. The spacecraft was built by LAUN on the LaOrb1 bus, with a mass of 200 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 Launcher Orbiter SN1?
Launcher Orbiter SN1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Launcher Orbiter SN1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Launcher Orbiter SN1 re-entered on 6 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Launcher Orbiter SN1?
Launcher Orbiter SN1 was operated by LAUN and built by LAUN (US).