Reentry Predictions

Falcon 9 R/B (ID 42071) Reentered

Reentry Prediction
Predicted Reentry Time 06 Feb 2022 18:16 UTC ± 4 hours
Orbit Epoch
Prediction Ground Track
Falcon 9 Rocket Body (ID 42071) Reentry Prediction Image

Yellow Icon – location of object at predicted reentry time
Orange Line – area of visibility at the predicted reentry time for a ground observer
Blue Line – ground track uncertainty prior to predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
Yellow Line – ground track uncertainty after predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
White Line – day/night divider at predicted reentry time (Sun location shown by White Icon)
Pink Icon – vicinity of eyewitness sighting
Note: Possible reentry locations lie anywhere along the blue and yellow ground track.
Falcon 9 R/B Reentry Sighting in Mexico
Falcon 9 R/B (ID 42071) was seen reentering over Mexico early-morning February 6. 

 

Object Description
Reentry Type
Rocket Body
Int'l Designation 2017-014B
NORAD Number
42071
Launched 16 March 2017 @ 06:00 UTC
Launch Site
Mission Echostar 23

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