Nusat-3
Re-entered 28 Jun 2025Nusat-3 (NORAD 42760, COSPAR 2017-034C) was a UY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jun 2025, launched on 15 Jun 2017 on the HXMT 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-3?
Nusat-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jun 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2017. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Nusat-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Nusat-3 re-entered on 28 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nusat-3?
Nusat-3 was operated by URUGUS and built by URUGUS (UY).