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STSat-2C

Re-entered 13 Nov 2019

STSat-2C (NORAD 39068, COSPAR 2013-003A) was a KR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2019, launched on 30 Jan 2013 on the STSat-2C mission. It was operated by KARI as part of the STSAT programme. The spacecraft was built by SATREC on the STSat bus, with a mass of 100 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.

2013
launched
2019
re-entered
6
years on orbit
100
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Jan 2013 · on the STSat-2C mission
Operational1 Jan 2015 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2015 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Nov 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID39068
COSPAR2013-003A
TypeSatellite
OperatorKARI
Country / StateKR
ManufacturerSATREC
BusSTSat
Mass100 kg
ProgrammeSTSAT
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude296 × 1,508 km
Inclination80.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to STSat-2C?

STSat-2C re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did STSat-2C re-enter the atmosphere?

STSat-2C re-entered on 13 Nov 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built STSat-2C?

STSat-2C was operated by KARI and built by SATREC (KR).

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