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Nusat-6

Re-entered 14 Sep 2024

Nusat-6 (NORAD 46272, COSPAR 2020-061A) was a UY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 2024, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS 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 44 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.

2020
launched
2024
re-entered
4
years on orbit
44
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Sep 2020 · on the SSMS mission
Operational1 Jul 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jul 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46272
COSPAR2020-061A
TypeSatellite
OperatorURUGUS
Country / StateUY
ManufacturerURUGUS
BusAleph
Mass44 kg (37 kg dry)
ProgrammeSatelog
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude516 × 524 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Nusat-6?

Nusat-6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 2024, 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-6 re-enter the atmosphere?

Nusat-6 re-entered on 14 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Nusat-6?

Nusat-6 was operated by URUGUS and built by URUGUS (UY).

Launched together

Dove 2254Re-entered 2024Dove 241cRe-entered 2024SpaceBEE 21Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE 20Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE 15Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE 19Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.