Peregrine
Re-entered 8 Jan 2024Peregrine (NORAD 58751, COSPAR 2024-006A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jan 2024, launched on 8 Jan 2024 on the CERT-1 mission. It was operated by ASTBT as part of the Astrobotic programme. The spacecraft was built by ASTBT on the Peregrine bus, with a mass of 1,283 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 Peregrine?
Peregrine re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jan 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Peregrine re-enter the atmosphere?
Peregrine re-entered on 8 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Peregrine?
Peregrine was operated by ASTBT and built by ASTBT (US).