NuSat 24
Re-entered 11 Jan 2025NuSat 24 (NORAD 52178, COSPAR 2022-033X) was a UY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 2025, launched on 1 Apr 2022 on the Transporter-4 mission. It was operated by URUGUS as part of the Satelog programme. The spacecraft was built by URUGUS on the Newsat IV bus, with a mass of 41.5 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to NuSat 24?
NuSat 24 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jan 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 NuSat 24 re-enter the atmosphere?
NuSat 24 re-entered on 11 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built NuSat 24?
NuSat 24 was operated by URUGUS and built by URUGUS (UY).