MaSat-1
Re-entered 9 Jan 2015MaSat-1 (NORAD 38081, COSPAR 2012-006E) was a HU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 2015, launched on 13 Feb 2012 on the LARES mission. It was operated by BME as part of the BUTE programme. The spacecraft was built by BME on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to MaSat-1?
MaSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Jan 2015, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did MaSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
MaSat-1 re-entered on 9 Jan 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MaSat-1?
MaSat-1 was operated by BME and built by BME (HU).