Whitney 7
Re-entered 29 Mar 2025Whitney 7 (NORAD 55910, COSPAR 2023-035C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 2025, launched on 16 Mar 2023 on the Capella 9/10 mission. It was operated by CAPSP as part of the Capella programme. The spacecraft was built by CAPSP on the Sequoia bus, with a mass of 112 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 Whitney 7?
Whitney 7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Mar 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 Whitney 7 re-enter the atmosphere?
Whitney 7 re-entered on 29 Mar 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Whitney 7?
Whitney 7 was operated by CAPSP and built by CAPSP (US).