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CubeRRT

Re-entered 26 Nov 2020

CubeRRT (NORAD 43546, COSPAR 1998-067NU) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Nov 2020, launched on 21 May 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by OSU as part of the OSU programme. The spacecraft was built by BLCAN on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 11.4 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
11.4
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched21 May 2018 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Nov 2020 · entered service
Retired1 Nov 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Nov 2020 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43546
COSPAR1998-067NU
TypeSatellite
OperatorOSU
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBLCAN
BusCubesat 6U
Mass11.4 kg
ProgrammeOSU
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude399 × 407 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to CubeRRT?

CubeRRT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Nov 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 CubeRRT re-enter the atmosphere?

CubeRRT re-entered on 26 Nov 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built CubeRRT?

CubeRRT was operated by OSU and built by BLCAN (US).

Launched together

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