NIUSAT
Re-entered 27 Apr 2024NIUSAT (NORAD 42766, COSPAR 2017-036B) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2024, launched on 23 Jun 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 10 mission. It was operated by NIUTN as part of the NIU programme. The spacecraft was built by NIUTN on the NIUSAT bus, with a mass of 15 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 NIUSAT?
NIUSAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2024, 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 NIUSAT re-enter the atmosphere?
NIUSAT re-entered on 27 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NIUSAT?
NIUSAT was operated by NIUTN and built by NIUTN (IN).