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MMSATS-1

Re-entered 4 Apr 2023

MMSATS-1 (NORAD 47976, COSPAR 1998-067SJ) was a MYM satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 2023, launched on 20 Feb 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by MAEU / HOKK as part of the Hokkaido programme. The spacecraft was built by HOKK/MAEU on the Diwata bus, with a mass of 50 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
2023
re-entered
2
years on orbit
50
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Feb 2021 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Jan 2022 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Apr 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47976
COSPAR1998-067SJ
TypeSatellite
OperatorMAEU / HOKK
Country / StateMYM
ManufacturerHOKK/MAEU
BusDiwata
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeHokkaido
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude416 × 421 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to MMSATS-1?

MMSATS-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 2023, 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 MMSATS-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

MMSATS-1 re-entered on 4 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built MMSATS-1?

MMSATS-1 was operated by MAEU / HOKK and built by HOKK/MAEU (MYM).

Launched together

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