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HIT-SAT

Re-entered 18 Jun 2008

HIT-SAT (NORAD 29484, COSPAR 2006-041F) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jun 2008, launched on 22 Sep 2006 on the SOLAR-B mission. It was operated by HOKIT as part of the HOKIT programme. The spacecraft was built by HOKIT on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 4 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.

2006
launched
2008
re-entered
2
years on orbit
4
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Sep 2006 · on the SOLAR-B mission
Operational1 Jun 2008 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 2008 · end of operational service
Re-entered18 Jun 2008 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID29484
COSPAR2006-041F
TypeSatellite
OperatorHOKIT
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerHOKIT
BusCubesat 1U
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeHOKIT
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude279 × 668 km
Inclination98.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to HIT-SAT?

HIT-SAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jun 2008, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did HIT-SAT re-enter the atmosphere?

HIT-SAT re-entered on 18 Jun 2008, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built HIT-SAT?

HIT-SAT was operated by HOKIT and built by HOKIT (J).

Launched together

SOLAR-BNORAD 29479SolarSail Subpayload SatRe-entered 2006
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.