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CST-100 SV3

Re-entered 6 Jun 2024

CST-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.

2024
launched
2024
re-entered
0
years on orbit
8,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Jun 2024 · on the Starliner SC3 mission
Operational7 Sep 2024 · entered service
Retired7 Sep 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Jun 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID59968
COSPAR2024-109A
TypeSatellite
OperatorBOCC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBOC3PF
BusCST-100
Mass8,000 kg
ProgrammeStarliner
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude319 × 328 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

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).

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