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Humanity Star



General


Designation 43168 / 18010F
Launch date 21 Jan 2018
Country of origin New Zealand
Mission Scientific: Geodesy
Perigee/Apogee 285/446 km
Inclination 82.9°
Period 91.7 min
Launch vehicle Electron #2

This is a highly relective object to be seen from Earth with naked eyes. It should reenter after 9 months in orbit.
Has 65 reflective panels. Astronomers have complained about the light polution it created.

End of life


Decay 22 Mar 2018


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