NSLSat-1
Re-entered 5 Aug 2024NSLSat-1 (NORAD 44391, COSPAR 2019-038E) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Aug 2024, launched on 5 Jul 2019 on the Soyuz Rideshare 8 mission. It was operated by NSLC / CLAAC as part of the NSLComm programme. The spacecraft was built by CLAAC on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to NSLSat-1?
NSLSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Aug 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 NSLSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
NSLSat-1 re-entered on 5 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NSLSat-1?
NSLSat-1 was operated by NSLC / CLAAC and built by CLAAC (IL).