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BCCSAT-1

Re-entered 19 Sep 2024

BCCSAT-1 (NORAD 48041, COSPAR 2021-022AK) was a T satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 2024, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by BCCT / KMUTNB as part of the KMUT programme. The spacecraft was built by ABERRY 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.

2021
launched
2024
re-entered
3
years on orbit
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Mar 2021 · on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission
Operational1 Aug 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID48041
COSPAR2021-022AK
TypeSatellite
OperatorBCCT / KMUTNB
Country / StateT
ManufacturerABERRY
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeKMUT
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude537 × 558 km
Inclination97.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to BCCSAT-1?

BCCSAT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 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 BCCSAT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

BCCSAT-1 re-entered on 19 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built BCCSAT-1?

BCCSAT-1 was operated by BCCT / KMUTNB and built by ABERRY (T).

Launched together

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