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SATLLA-1

Re-entered 30 Dec 2021

SATLLA-1 (NORAD 46924, COSPAR 1998-067RU) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2021, launched on 3 Oct 2020 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ARIU as part of the AriU programme. The spacecraft was built by ARIU on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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
2021
re-entered
1
year on orbit
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Oct 2020 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational5 Nov 2020 · entered service
Retired5 Nov 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Dec 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46924
COSPAR1998-067RU
TypeSatellite
OperatorARIU
Country / StateIL
ManufacturerARIU
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeAriU
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude413 × 418 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SATLLA-1?

SATLLA-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2021, 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 SATLLA-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

SATLLA-1 re-entered on 30 Dec 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SATLLA-1?

SATLLA-1 was operated by ARIU and built by ARIU (IL).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.