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OPUSAT-II

Re-entered 15 Apr 2022

OPUSAT-II (NORAD 47930, COSPAR 1998-067SG) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 2022, launched on 20 Feb 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by OPU / MUKD as part of the OPU programme. The spacecraft was built by OPU/MUKD on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2.368 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.

2021
launched
2022
re-entered
1
year on orbit
2.368
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Feb 2021 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational14 Apr 2022 · entered service
Retired14 Apr 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Apr 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47930
COSPAR1998-067SG
TypeSatellite
OperatorOPU / MUKD
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerOPU/MUKD
BusCubesat 2U
Mass2.368 kg
ProgrammeOPU
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude414 × 421 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to OPUSAT-II?

OPUSAT-II re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 2022, 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 OPUSAT-II re-enter the atmosphere?

OPUSAT-II re-entered on 15 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built OPUSAT-II?

OPUSAT-II was operated by OPU / MUKD and built by OPU/MUKD (J).

Launched together

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