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TRICOM-1R

Re-entered 21 Aug 2018

TRICOM-1R (NORAD 43201, COSPAR 2018-016A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Aug 2018, launched on 3 Feb 2018 on the TRICOM-1R mission. It was operated by TOK as part of the Tokyo programme. The spacecraft was built by TOK on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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.

2018
launched
2018
re-entered
0
years on orbit
3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Feb 2018 · on the TRICOM-1R mission
Operational21 Aug 2018 · entered service
Retired21 Aug 2018 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Aug 2018 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43201
COSPAR2018-016A
TypeSatellite
OperatorTOK
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerTOK
BusCubesat 3U
Mass3 kg
ProgrammeTokyo
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude187 × 2,008 km
Inclination30.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to TRICOM-1R?

TRICOM-1R re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Aug 2018, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did TRICOM-1R re-enter the atmosphere?

TRICOM-1R re-entered on 21 Aug 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built TRICOM-1R?

TRICOM-1R was operated by TOK and built by TOK (J).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.