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STARS-Me CV

Re-entered 26 Jun 2021

STARS-Me CV (NORAD 43640, COSPAR 1998-067PQ) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 2021, launched on 22 Sep 2018 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SHIZ as part of the STARS programme. The spacecraft was built by SHIZ on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Sep 2018 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Apr 2019 · entered service
Retired1 Apr 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Jun 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43640
COSPAR1998-067PQ
TypeSatellite
OperatorSHIZ
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerSHIZ
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeSTARS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude401 × 406 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to STARS-Me CV?

STARS-Me CV re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 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 STARS-Me CV re-enter the atmosphere?

STARS-Me CV re-entered on 26 Jun 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built STARS-Me CV?

STARS-Me CV was operated by SHIZ and built by SHIZ (J).

Launched together

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