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ARISSat-1

Re-entered 1 Feb 2011

ARISSat-1 (NORAD 37772, COSPAR 1998-067CK) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 2011, launched on 28 Jan 2011 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the DOS SS programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE/AMNA, with a mass of 30 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.

2011
launched
2011
re-entered
0
years on orbit
30
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Jan 2011 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational4 Jan 2012 · entered service
Retired4 Jan 2012 · end of operational service
Re-entered1 Feb 2011 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID37772
COSPAR1998-067CK
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE/AMNA
Mass30 kg
ProgrammeDOS SS
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude377 × 394 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to ARISSat-1?

ARISSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 2011, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2011. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did ARISSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

ARISSat-1 re-entered on 1 Feb 2011, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built ARISSat-1?

ARISSat-1 was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE/AMNA (RU).

Launched together

Progress 7K-TGM No.409Re-entered 2011
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.