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Microsatelite

Re-entered 12 Nov 1999

Microsatelite (NORAD 24291, COSPAR 1996-050A) was a AR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Nov 1999, launched on 29 Aug 1996 on the Microsatelite mission. It was operated by CORD as part of the CONAE MU programme. The spacecraft was built by CORAT on the MU-SAT bus, with a mass of 33 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.

1996
launched
1999
re-entered
3
years on orbit
33
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Aug 1996 · on the Microsatelite mission
Operational1 Jan 1999 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 1999 · end of operational service
Re-entered12 Nov 1999 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID24291
COSPAR1996-050A
TypeSatellite
OperatorCORD
Country / StateAR
ManufacturerCORAT
BusMU-SAT
Mass33 kg
ProgrammeCONAE MU
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude236 × 1,152 km
Inclination62.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Microsatelite?

Microsatelite re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Nov 1999, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1996. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Microsatelite re-enter the atmosphere?

Microsatelite re-entered on 12 Nov 1999, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Microsatelite?

Microsatelite was operated by CORD and built by CORAT (AR).

Launched together

SO-M2 No. 2513NORAD 24293
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.