Verification Payload
Re-entered 29 Oct 2023Verification Payload (NORAD 56172, COSPAR 2023-051A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 2023, launched on 7 Apr 2023 on the Test Payload mission. It was operated by XJRY as part of the SQ-1 programme. The spacecraft was built by XJRY on the Test PL 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 Verification Payload?
Verification Payload re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Oct 2023, 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 Verification Payload re-enter the atmosphere?
Verification Payload re-entered on 29 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Verification Payload?
Verification Payload was operated by XJRY and built by XJRY (CN).