CUSat
Re-entered 22 May 2026CUSat (NORAD 39266, COSPAR 2013-055B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 2026, launched on 29 Sep 2013 on the Cassiope mission. It is catalogued as CUSat Bottom. It was operated by Cornell as part of the Cornell programme. The spacecraft was built by CORN on the CUSAT bus, with a mass of 23 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 CUSat?
CUSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 2026, 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 CUSat re-enter the atmosphere?
CUSat re-entered on 22 May 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CUSat?
CUSat was operated by Cornell and built by CORN (US).