LLITED B
Re-entered 22 Aug 2024LLITED B (NORAD 56219, COSPAR 2023-054AT) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Aug 2024, launched on 15 Apr 2023 on the Transporter-7 mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2 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 LLITED B?
LLITED B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Aug 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 LLITED B re-enter the atmosphere?
LLITED B re-entered on 22 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built LLITED B?
LLITED B was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).