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Tyvak-1015

Re-entered 10 Feb 2024

Tyvak-1015 (NORAD 58616, COSPAR 2023-202A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 2024, launched on 22 Dec 2023 on the Tantrum mission. It was operated by LMSSD as part of the LM Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by TERRAN on the Nebula bus, with a mass of 250 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.

2023
launched
2024
re-entered
1
year on orbit
250
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Dec 2023 · on the Tantrum mission
Operational10 Feb 2024 · entered service
Retired10 Feb 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Feb 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58616
COSPAR2023-202A
TypeSatellite
OperatorLMSSD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerTERRAN
BusNebula
Mass250 kg
ProgrammeLM Tech
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/R)
Altitude216 × 519 km
Inclination140.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Tyvak-1015?

Tyvak-1015 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 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 Tyvak-1015 re-enter the atmosphere?

Tyvak-1015 re-entered on 10 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Tyvak-1015?

Tyvak-1015 was operated by LMSSD and built by TERRAN (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.