Object Description:

Type: Sich-1 Satellite
Int'l Designation: 2004 052A
Launched: 24 DEC 2004 @ 11:20 UTC
Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC32
Mission: SICH-1M

Reentry Prediction:

Predicted Reentry Time: 15 APR 2006 @ 20:43 UTC ± 45 minutes
Prediction Epoch: 15 APR 2006 @ 17:48:34.206 UTC
Observed Reentry Time: 15 APR 2006 @ 20:54 UTC
Prediction Ground Track:


Ground track plotted at 5-minute intervals
Blue Line - ground track uncertainty prior to predicted time
Yellow Line - ground track uncertainty after predicted time
Orange Line - Earth horizon as seen from the reentering body
White Line - day/night terminator (Sun location as indicated)
Pink Marker - vicinity of debris and eyewitness sightings


NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.



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