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IHI-SAT

Re-entered 18 Nov 2022

IHI-SAT (NORAD 52147, COSPAR 1998-067TJ) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Nov 2022, launched on 19 Feb 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by IHIC as part of the IHI Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by IHIC on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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.

2022
launched
2022
re-entered
0
years on orbit
5
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Feb 2022 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Nov 2022 · entered service
Retired1 Nov 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered18 Nov 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52147
COSPAR1998-067TJ
TypeSatellite
OperatorIHIC
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerIHIC
BusCubesat 3U
Mass5 kg
ProgrammeIHI Cube
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude412 × 417 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to IHI-SAT?

IHI-SAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Nov 2022, 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 IHI-SAT re-enter the atmosphere?

IHI-SAT re-entered on 18 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built IHI-SAT?

IHI-SAT was operated by IHIC and built by IHIC (J).

Launched together

KITSUNERe-entered 2023Cygnus NG-17Re-entered 2022NACHOS-1Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.