Megsat-0

Re-entered 4 Nov 2003

Megsat-0 (NORAD 25722, COSPAR 1999-022B) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Nov 2003, launched on 28 Apr 1999 on the ABRIXAS mission. It was operated by MEGS as part of the Megsat programme. The spacecraft was built by MEGS on the Megsat bus, with a mass of 35 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.

1999

launched

2003

re-entered

years on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Apr 1999 · on the ABRIXAS mission

Operational4 Nov 2003 · entered service

Retired4 Nov 2003 · end of operational service

Re-entered4 Nov 2003 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25722

COSPAR1999-022B

TypeSatellite

OperatorMEGS

Country / StateI

ManufacturerMEGS

BusMegsat

Mass35 kg

ProgrammeMegsat

CategoryCOM

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude549 × 601 km

Inclination48.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Megsat-0?

Megsat-0 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Nov 2003, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1999. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Megsat-0 re-enter the atmosphere?

Megsat-0 re-entered on 4 Nov 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Megsat-0?

Megsat-0 was operated by MEGS and built by MEGS (I).

Launched together

ABRIXASRe-entered 2017

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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