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Nusat-2

Re-entered 5 Oct 2023

Nusat-2 (NORAD 41558, COSPAR 2016-033C) was a UY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 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.

2016
launched
2023
re-entered
7
years on orbit
37
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 May 2016 · on the ZY-3-02/Nusat-1,2 mission
Operational5 Oct 2023 · entered service
Retired5 Oct 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Oct 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41558
COSPAR2016-033C
TypeSatellite
OperatorURUGUS
Country / StateUY
ManufacturerURUGUS
BusAleph
Mass37 kg
ProgrammeSatelog
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude481 × 499 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Nusat-2?

Nusat-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 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-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Nusat-2 re-entered on 5 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Nusat-2?

Nusat-2 was operated by URUGUS and built by URUGUS (UY).

Launched together

ZY-3 02NORAD 41556Nusat-1Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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