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Swiatowid

Re-entered 14 Mar 2021

Swiatowid (NORAD 44426, COSPAR 1998-067QL) was a PL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2021, launched on 17 Apr 2019 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SATRV as part of the SatRev programme. The spacecraft was built by SATRV on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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
2
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched17 Apr 2019 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational14 Mar 2021 · entered service
Retired14 Mar 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Mar 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44426
COSPAR1998-067QL
TypeSatellite
OperatorSATRV
Country / StatePL
ManufacturerSATRV
BusCubesat 2U
Mass2 kg
ProgrammeSatRev
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude409 × 415 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Swiatowid?

Swiatowid re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 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 Swiatowid re-enter the atmosphere?

Swiatowid re-entered on 14 Mar 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Swiatowid?

Swiatowid was operated by SATRV and built by SATRV (PL).

Launched together

BIRD-LKARe-entered 2021BIRD-JPNRe-entered 2021BIRD-NPLRe-entered 2021SpooQy-1Re-entered 2021IOD-1 GEMSRe-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.