MeznSat
Re-entered 6 May 2025MeznSat (NORAD 46489, COSPAR 2020-068D) was a UAE satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2025, launched on 28 Sep 2020 on the Gonets-M No. 27/28/29 mission. It was operated by AURAK / MASDAR as part of the Aurak programme. The spacecraft was built by MASDAR/AURAK on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 MeznSat?
MeznSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2025, 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 MeznSat re-enter the atmosphere?
MeznSat re-entered on 6 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MeznSat?
MeznSat was operated by AURAK / MASDAR and built by MASDAR/AURAK (UAE).