Nusat-8
Re-entered 3 Oct 2023Nusat-8 (NORAD 45018, COSPAR 2020-003C) was a UY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Oct 2023, launched on 15 Jan 2020 on the Jilin-1/Nusat/TQ-5 mission. It was operated by URUGUS as part of the Satelog programme. The spacecraft was built by URUGUS on the Aleph bus, with a mass of 37 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 Nusat-8?
Nusat-8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Oct 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Nusat-8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Nusat-8 re-entered on 3 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nusat-8?
Nusat-8 was operated by URUGUS and built by URUGUS (UY).