TUBIN
Re-entered 16 Dec 2025TUBIN (NORAD 48900, COSPAR 2021-059X) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Dec 2025, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by TUB as part of the TUB X programme. The spacecraft was built by TUB on the TUBix20 bus, with a mass of 17 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 TUBIN?
TUBIN re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Dec 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 TUBIN re-enter the atmosphere?
TUBIN re-entered on 16 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TUBIN?
TUBIN was operated by TUB and built by TUB (D).