Tyvak-1015
Re-entered 10 Feb 2024Tyvak-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.
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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).