MISR-A
Re-entered 2 Oct 2024MISR-A (NORAD 56971, COSPAR 2023-084AR) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 2024, launched on 12 Jun 2023 on the Transporter-8 mission. It was operated by SOCOM as part of the MISR programme. The spacecraft was built by LANL? 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 MISR-A?
MISR-A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 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 MISR-A re-enter the atmosphere?
MISR-A re-entered on 2 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MISR-A?
MISR-A was operated by SOCOM and built by LANL? (US).