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OrigamiSat-1

Re-entered 30 Apr 2022

OrigamiSat-1 (NORAD 43933, COSPAR 2019-003B) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 2022, launched on 18 Jan 2019 on the RAPIS mission. It was operated by TIT as part of the TIT programme. The spacecraft was built by TIT on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 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.

2019
launched
2022
re-entered
3
years on orbit
4
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Jan 2019 · on the RAPIS mission
Operational24 Jan 2019 · entered service
Retired1 Apr 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Apr 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43933
COSPAR2019-003B
TypeSatellite
OperatorTIT
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerTIT
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeTIT
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude488 × 512 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OrigamiSat-1?

OrigamiSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 2022, 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 OrigamiSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

OrigamiSat-1 re-entered on 30 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was OrigamiSat-1 operational?

OrigamiSat-1 was operational for roughly 3 years, from 24 Jan 2019 to 1 Apr 2022.

Who operated and built OrigamiSat-1?

OrigamiSat-1 was operated by TIT and built by TIT (J).

Launched together

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