PTD-R
Re-entered 15 Jun 2026PTD-R (NORAD 60523, COSPAR 2024-149BH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jun 2026, launched on 16 Aug 2024 on the Transporter-11 mission. It is catalogued as Tyvak-0127. It was operated by ARC / Terran Orbital as part of the Ames programme. The spacecraft was built by TERRAN on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to PTD-R?
PTD-R re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jun 2026, 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 PTD-R re-enter the atmosphere?
PTD-R re-entered on 15 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built PTD-R?
PTD-R was operated by ARC / Terran Orbital and built by TERRAN (US).