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SIMBA

Re-entered 14 Aug 2024

SIMBA (NORAD 46279, COSPAR 2020-061H) was a B satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Aug 2024, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the SSMS mission. It was operated by IRMB as part of the RMI programme. The spacecraft was built by IRMB/ISISBV 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.

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

Lifecycle

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

Specifications

NORAD ID46279
COSPAR2020-061H
TypeSatellite
OperatorIRMB
Country / StateB
ManufacturerIRMB/ISISBV
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeRMI
CategorySCI
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude534 × 536 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SIMBA?

SIMBA re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Aug 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 SIMBA re-enter the atmosphere?

SIMBA re-entered on 14 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SIMBA?

SIMBA was operated by IRMB and built by IRMB/ISISBV (B).

Launched together

Nusat-6Re-entered 2024Dove 2254Re-entered 2024Dove 241cRe-entered 2024SpaceBEE 21Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE 20Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE 15Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.