Nusat-1
Re-entered 21 Oct 2023Nusat-1 (NORAD 41557, COSPAR 2016-033B) was a UY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 2023, launched on 30 May 2016 on the ZY-3-02/Nusat-1,2 mission. It was operated by URUGUS as part of the Satelog programme. The spacecraft was built by URUGUS on the Aleph bus, with a mass of 37 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 Nusat-1?
Nusat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Oct 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Nusat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Nusat-1 re-entered on 21 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nusat-1?
Nusat-1 was operated by URUGUS and built by URUGUS (UY).