CST-100 SV3
Re-entered 6 Jun 2024CST-100 SV3 (NORAD 59968, COSPAR 2024-109A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2024, launched on 5 Jun 2024 on the Starliner SC3 mission. It was operated by BOCC as part of the Starliner programme. The spacecraft was built by BOC3PF on the CST-100 bus, with a mass of 8,000 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 CST-100 SV3?
CST-100 SV3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 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 CST-100 SV3 re-enter the atmosphere?
CST-100 SV3 re-entered on 6 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CST-100 SV3?
CST-100 SV3 was operated by BOCC and built by BOC3PF (US).