CUNYSAT-1
Re-entered 14 Oct 2025CUNYSAT-1 (NORAD 39470, COSPAR 2013-072J) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Oct 2025, launched on 6 Dec 2013 on the TOPAZ 3 mission. It was operated by CUNYME as part of the CUNY programme. The spacecraft was built by CUNYME 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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What happened to CUNYSAT-1?
CUNYSAT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Oct 2025, 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 CUNYSAT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
CUNYSAT-1 re-entered on 14 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CUNYSAT-1?
CUNYSAT-1 was operated by CUNYME and built by CUNYME (US).