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PR-CuNaR2

Re-entered 30 Aug 2022

PR-CuNaR2 (NORAD 49277, COSPAR 1998-067SW) was a PR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 2022, launched on 29 Aug 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by UIPRB as part of the UIPR programme. The spacecraft was built by UIPRB on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 2.54 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
2.54
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Aug 2021 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational12 Oct 2021 · entered service
Retired12 Oct 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Aug 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID49277
COSPAR1998-067SW
TypeSatellite
OperatorUIPRB
Country / StatePR
ManufacturerUIPRB
BusCubesat 3U
Mass2.54 kg
ProgrammeUIPR
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude419 × 423 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to PR-CuNaR2?

PR-CuNaR2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 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 PR-CuNaR2 re-enter the atmosphere?

PR-CuNaR2 re-entered on 30 Aug 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built PR-CuNaR2?

PR-CuNaR2 was operated by UIPRB and built by UIPRB (PR).

Launched together

Binar-1Re-entered 2022Maya-3Re-entered 2022Maya-4Re-entered 2022CUAVA-1Re-entered 2022CAPSatRe-entered 2022SPACE HAUCRe-entered 2022Dragon C208.2Re-entered 2021
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.