Dummy payload
Re-entered 29 Nov 2024Dummy payload (NORAD 57319, COSPAR 2023-097A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 2024, launched on 12 Jul 2023 on the Dummy payload mission. It was operated by LANDSP as part of the Tianyi programme. The spacecraft was built by LANDSP on the Dummy bus, with a mass of 50 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 Dummy payload?
Dummy payload re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 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 Dummy payload re-enter the atmosphere?
Dummy payload re-entered on 29 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dummy payload?
Dummy payload was operated by LANDSP and built by LANDSP (CN).