Humanity Star was a reflective passive satellite designed to produce visible, pulsing flares.

The satellite was launched into orbit by an Electron rocket on 21 January 2018 and entered into the atmosphere on 22 March 2018.

[5] According to Rocket Lab, Humanity Star was meant to be "a bright symbol and reminder to all on Earth about our fragile place in the universe".

[4] According to Rocket Lab, the satellite's orbit was expected to decay after nine months, eventually burning up completely in Earth's atmosphere.

[3] The quick entry could be caused by the Humanity Star's low density, amplifying atmospheric drag effects.