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DAILI

Re-entered 26 Jun 2022

DAILI (NORAD 51443, COSPAR 1998-067TF) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 2022, launched on 21 Dec 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by AERO as part of the Aerocube programme. The spacecraft was built by AERO on the Cubesat 1x6U bus, with a mass of 10 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
10
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched21 Dec 2021 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational26 Jun 2022 · entered service
Retired26 Jun 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Jun 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID51443
COSPAR1998-067TF
TypeSatellite
OperatorAERO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAERO
BusCubesat 1x6U
Mass10 kg
ProgrammeAerocube
CategoryEOSCI
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude409 × 421 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DAILI?

DAILI re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 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 DAILI re-enter the atmosphere?

DAILI re-entered on 26 Jun 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DAILI?

DAILI was operated by AERO and built by AERO (US).

Launched together

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