Nusat-21
Re-entered 26 Oct 2023Nusat-21 (NORAD 48920, COSPAR 2021-059AT) was a UY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 2023, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by URUGUS as part of the Satelog programme. The spacecraft was built by URUGUS on the NewSat IV bus, with a mass of 44 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 Nusat-21?
Nusat-21 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 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 Nusat-21 re-enter the atmosphere?
Nusat-21 re-entered on 26 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nusat-21?
Nusat-21 was operated by URUGUS and built by URUGUS (UY).