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Binar-1

Re-entered 30 Sep 2022

Binar-1 (NORAD 49272, COSPAR 1998-067SR) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Sep 2022, launched on 29 Aug 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by CURTIN as part of the Curtin programme. The spacecraft was built by CURTIN 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
2022
re-entered
1
year on orbit
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Aug 2021 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational2 Nov 2021 · entered service
Retired2 Nov 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Sep 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID49272
COSPAR1998-067SR
TypeSatellite
OperatorCURTIN
Country / StateAU
ManufacturerCURTIN
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeCurtin
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude413 × 421 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Binar-1?

Binar-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Sep 2022, 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 Binar-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Binar-1 re-entered on 30 Sep 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Binar-1?

Binar-1 was operated by CURTIN and built by CURTIN (AU).

Launched together

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