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SPATIUM-I

Re-entered 23 Sep 2021

SPATIUM-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.

2018
launched
2021
re-entered
3
years on orbit
3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Sep 2018 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational21 Sep 2021 · entered service
Retired21 Sep 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered23 Sep 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43638
COSPAR1998-067PN
TypeSatellite
OperatorKYUT / NTU
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerNTU/KYUT
BusCubesat 2U
Mass3 kg
ProgrammeNTU
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude400 × 406 km
Inclination51.6°

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).

Launched together

RSP-00Re-entered 2021STARS-Me CVRe-entered 2021HTV 7Re-entered 2018
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.