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UBAK-3U-SAT

Re-entered 11 Jun 2020

UBAK-3U-SAT (NORAD 43467, COSPAR 1998-067NQ) was a TR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 2020, launched on 2 Apr 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ITUTR as part of the ITU programme. The spacecraft was built by ITUTR on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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
2020
re-entered
2
years on orbit
4
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Apr 2018 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Jul 2018 · entered service
Retired1 May 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Jun 2020 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43467
COSPAR1998-067NQ
TypeSatellite
OperatorITUTR
Country / StateTR
ManufacturerITUTR
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeITU
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude402 × 402 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to UBAK-3U-SAT?

UBAK-3U-SAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jun 2020, 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 UBAK-3U-SAT re-enter the atmosphere?

UBAK-3U-SAT re-entered on 11 Jun 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was UBAK-3U-SAT operational?

UBAK-3U-SAT was operational for roughly 22 months, from 1 Jul 2018 to 1 May 2020.

Who operated and built UBAK-3U-SAT?

UBAK-3U-SAT was operated by ITUTR and built by ITUTR (TR).

Launched together

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