DEWASAT-1
Re-entered 30 Oct 2024DEWASAT-1 (NORAD 51067, COSPAR 2022-002CM) was a UAE satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2024, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by DEWA as part of the DEWA programme. The spacecraft was built by NANAV on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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 DEWASAT-1?
DEWASAT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2024, 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 DEWASAT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
DEWASAT-1 re-entered on 30 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built DEWASAT-1?
DEWASAT-1 was operated by DEWA and built by NANAV (UAE).