Vigoride VR-6
Re-entered 23 Nov 2024Vigoride VR-6 (NORAD 56196, COSPAR 2023-054U) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 2024, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by MOMENT as part of the Momentus programme. The spacecraft was built by MOMENT on the Vigoride bus, with a mass of 363 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 Vigoride VR-6?
Vigoride VR-6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Nov 2024, 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 Vigoride VR-6 re-enter the atmosphere?
Vigoride VR-6 re-entered on 23 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Vigoride VR-6?
Vigoride VR-6 was operated by MOMENT and built by MOMENT (US).