SPORT
Re-entered 11 Oct 2023SPORT (NORAD 55129, COSPAR 1998-067UW) was a BR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Oct 2023, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ITA / GSFC as part of the ITA programme. The spacecraft was built by ITA on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 SPORT?
SPORT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Oct 2023, 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 SPORT re-enter the atmosphere?
SPORT re-entered on 11 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SPORT?
SPORT was operated by ITA / GSFC and built by ITA (BR).