MDASat-1a
Re-entered 13 May 2025MDASat-1a (NORAD 50995, COSPAR 2022-002M) was a ZA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 May 2025, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by CPUT as part of the CPUT programme. The spacecraft was built by CPUT on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 3 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 MDASat-1a?
MDASat-1a re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 May 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did MDASat-1a re-enter the atmosphere?
MDASat-1a re-entered on 13 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built MDASat-1a?
MDASat-1a was operated by CPUT and built by CPUT (ZA).