YUSAT-1
Re-entered 30 Jul 2024YUSAT-1 (NORAD 47439, COSPAR 2021-006AC) was a TW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jul 2024, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 mission. It was operated by NTOU as part of the NTOU programme. The spacecraft was built by NTOU on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2 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 YUSAT-1?
YUSAT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jul 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did YUSAT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
YUSAT-1 re-entered on 30 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built YUSAT-1?
YUSAT-1 was operated by NTOU and built by NTOU (TW).