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RAPIS-1

Re-entered 25 Sep 2024

RAPIS-1 (NORAD 43932, COSPAR 2019-003A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Sep 2024, launched on 18 Jan 2019 on the RAPIS mission. It was operated by JAXA as part of the JAXA Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by JAXA on the RAPIS bus, with a mass of 200 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.

2019
launched
2024
re-entered
5
years on orbit
200
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Jan 2019 · on the RAPIS mission
Operational23 Jun 2020 · entered service
Retired23 Jun 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43932
COSPAR2019-003A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJAXA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerJAXA
BusRAPIS
Mass200 kg
ProgrammeJAXA Tech
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude498 × 510 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to RAPIS-1?

RAPIS-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Sep 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did RAPIS-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

RAPIS-1 re-entered on 25 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built RAPIS-1?

RAPIS-1 was operated by JAXA and built by JAXA (J).

Launched together

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