SpinSat

Re-entered 24 Sep 2014

SpinSat (NORAD 40314, COSPAR 1998-067FL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Sep 2014, launched on 21 Sep 2014 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by NRL as part of the NRL Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by NRL, with a mass of 57 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.

2014

launched

2014

re-entered

years on orbit

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched21 Sep 2014 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission

Operational1 Jan 2016 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 2016 · end of operational service

Re-entered24 Sep 2014 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID40314

COSPAR1998-067FL

TypeSatellite

OperatorNRL

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerNRL

Mass57 kg

ProgrammeNRL Cube

CategoryTECH

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude406 × 417 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SpinSat?

SpinSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Sep 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 SpinSat re-enter the atmosphere?

SpinSat re-entered on 24 Sep 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SpinSat?

SpinSat was operated by NRL and built by NRL (US).

Launched together

Dragon C106Re-entered 2014

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

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