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VELOX-II

Re-entered 22 Jul 2024

VELOX-II (NORAD 41171, COSPAR 2015-077F) was a SG satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jul 2024, launched on 16 Dec 2015 on the TeLEOS-1 mission. It was operated by NTU as part of the NTU programme. The spacecraft was built by NTU on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 13 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.

2015
launched
2024
re-entered
9
years on orbit
13
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Dec 2015 · on the TeLEOS-1 mission
Operational1 Jun 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Jul 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41171
COSPAR2015-077F
TypeSatellite
OperatorNTU
Country / StateSG
ManufacturerNTU
BusCubesat 6U
Mass13 kg
ProgrammeNTU
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/E)
Altitude533 × 550 km
Inclination15.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to VELOX-II?

VELOX-II re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jul 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2015. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did VELOX-II re-enter the atmosphere?

VELOX-II re-entered on 22 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built VELOX-II?

VELOX-II was operated by NTU and built by NTU (SG).

Launched together

VELOX-C1NORAD 41166Kent Ridge 1NORAD 41167Athenoxat-1Re-entered 2023TeLEOS-1Re-entered 2025GalassiaRe-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.