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GT-1

Re-entered 19 Jun 2022

GT-1 (NORAD 51510, COSPAR 1998-067TH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 2022, launched on 21 Dec 2021 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by GIT as part of the GA Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by GIT 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

Launched21 Dec 2021 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational10 Apr 2022 · entered service
Retired10 Apr 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Jun 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID51510
COSPAR1998-067TH
TypeSatellite
OperatorGIT
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGIT
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeGA Tech
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude409 × 421 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to GT-1?

GT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 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 GT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

GT-1 re-entered on 19 Jun 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built GT-1?

GT-1 was operated by GIT and built by GIT (US).

Launched together

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