Duchifat-3
Re-entered 9 Dec 2025Duchifat-3 (NORAD 44854, COSPAR 2019-089C) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Dec 2025, launched on 11 Dec 2019 on the PSLV Rideshare 16 mission. It was operated by HSCIL as part of the Herzliya programme. The spacecraft was built by HSCIL 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.
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What happened to Duchifat-3?
Duchifat-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Dec 2025, 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 Duchifat-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Duchifat-3 re-entered on 9 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Duchifat-3?
Duchifat-3 was operated by HSCIL and built by HSCIL (IL).