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Tubsat-N

Re-entered 22 Apr 2002

Tubsat-N (NORAD 25389, COSPAR 1998-042A) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2002, launched on 7 Jul 1998 on the Tubsat-N mission. It was operated by TUB as part of the Tubsat programme. The spacecraft was built by TUB on the Tubsat-N bus, with a mass of 8.5 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.

1998
launched
2002
re-entered
4
years on orbit
8.5
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched7 Jul 1998 · on the Tubsat-N mission
Operational22 Apr 2002 · entered service
Retired22 Apr 2002 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Apr 2002 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25389
COSPAR1998-042A
TypeSatellite
OperatorTUB
Country / StateD
ManufacturerTUB
BusTubsat-N
Mass8.5 kg
ProgrammeTubsat
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude400 × 773 km
Inclination78.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Tubsat-N?

Tubsat-N re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2002, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1998. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Tubsat-N re-enter the atmosphere?

Tubsat-N re-entered on 22 Apr 2002, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Tubsat-N?

Tubsat-N was operated by TUB and built by TUB (D).

Launched together

Tubsat-N1Re-entered 2000Shtil'-1 instr. packageRe-entered 2014
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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