SPATIUM-I
Re-entered 23 Sep 2021SPATIUM-I (NORAD 43638, COSPAR 1998-067PN) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Sep 2021, launched on 22 Sep 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KYUT / NTU as part of the NTU programme. The spacecraft was built by NTU/KYUT on the Cubesat 2U 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to SPATIUM-I?
SPATIUM-I re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Sep 2021, 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 SPATIUM-I re-enter the atmosphere?
SPATIUM-I re-entered on 23 Sep 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SPATIUM-I?
SPATIUM-I was operated by KYUT / NTU and built by NTU/KYUT (J).