Litsat-1
Re-entered 22 May 2014Litsat-1 (NORAD 39568, COSPAR 1998-067EM) was a LT satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 2014, launched on 9 Jan 2014 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KTU as part of the KTU programme. The spacecraft was built by KTU 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 Litsat-1?
Litsat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Litsat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Litsat-1 re-entered on 22 May 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Litsat-1?
Litsat-1 was operated by KTU and built by KTU (LT).