Noor 1
Re-entered 13 Apr 2022Noor 1 (NORAD 45529, COSPAR 2020-024A) was a IR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 2022, launched on 22 Apr 2020 on the Noor 1 mission. It was operated by IRGC as part of the IRGC programme. The spacecraft was built by IRGC on the Cubesat 6U? bus, with a mass of 15 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 Noor 1?
Noor 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 2022, 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 Noor 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Noor 1 re-entered on 13 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Noor 1?
Noor 1 was operated by IRGC and built by IRGC (IR).