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Tubsat-N1

Re-entered 21 Oct 2000

Tubsat-N1 (NORAD 25390, COSPAR 1998-042B) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 2000, 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 3 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
2000
re-entered
2
years on orbit
3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched7 Jul 1998 · on the Tubsat-N mission
Operational31 Mar 2000 · entered service
Retired31 Mar 2000 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Oct 2000 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25390
COSPAR1998-042B
TypeSatellite
OperatorTUB
Country / StateD
ManufacturerTUB
BusTubsat-N
Mass3 kg
ProgrammeTubsat
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude400 × 767 km
Inclination78.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Tubsat-N1?

Tubsat-N1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 2000, 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-N1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Tubsat-N1 re-entered on 21 Oct 2000, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Tubsat-N1?

Tubsat-N1 was operated by TUB and built by TUB (D).

Launched together

Tubsat-NRe-entered 2002Shtil'-1 instr. packageRe-entered 2014
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.