DMSat-1
Re-entered 15 Apr 2025DMSat-1 (NORAD 47940, COSPAR 2021-022J) was a UAE satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 2025, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by MBRSC as part of the DMSAT programme. The spacecraft was built by UTIAS on the Nemo-V1 bus, with a mass of 15 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 DMSat-1?
DMSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 2025, 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 DMSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DMSat-1 re-entered on 15 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DMSat-1?
DMSat-1 was operated by MBRSC and built by UTIAS (UAE).