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SpooQy-1

Re-entered 16 Oct 2021

SpooQy-1 (NORAD 44332, COSPAR 1998-067QH) was a SG satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 2021, launched on 17 Apr 2019 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by NUS as part of the NUS programme. The spacecraft was built by GOMSP on the Cubesat 3U 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.

2019
launched
2021
re-entered
2
years on orbit
3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched17 Apr 2019 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Jan 2020 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Oct 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44332
COSPAR1998-067QH
TypeSatellite
OperatorNUS
Country / StateSG
ManufacturerGOMSP
BusCubesat 3U
Mass3 kg
ProgrammeNUS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude405 × 415 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SpooQy-1?

SpooQy-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Oct 2021, 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 SpooQy-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

SpooQy-1 re-entered on 16 Oct 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was SpooQy-1 operational?

SpooQy-1 was operational for roughly 20 months, from 1 Jan 2020 to 1 Sep 2021.

Who operated and built SpooQy-1?

SpooQy-1 was operated by NUS and built by GOMSP (SG).

Launched together

BIRD-LKARe-entered 2021BIRD-JPNRe-entered 2021BIRD-NPLRe-entered 2021IOD-1 GEMSRe-entered 2021SwiatowidRe-entered 2021KRAKsatRe-entered 2022VCC ARe-entered 2021QB50-FR02Re-entered 2021
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.