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NeuSAR

Re-entered 1 Jun 2025

NeuSAR (NORAD 52937, COSPAR 2022-072C) was a SG satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jun 2025, launched on 30 Jun 2022 on the DS-EO/POEM mission. It was operated by DSTA / STELEC as part of the DSTA SAR programme. The spacecraft was built by SATRHW/STELEC on the NeuSAR bus, with a mass of 155 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
2025
re-entered
3
years on orbit
155
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Jun 2022 · on the DS-EO/POEM mission
Operational1 May 2025 · entered service
Retired1 May 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered1 Jun 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52937
COSPAR2022-072C
TypeSatellite
OperatorDSTA / STELEC
Country / StateSG
ManufacturerSATRHW/STELEC
BusNeuSAR
Mass155 kg (150 kg dry)
ProgrammeDSTA SAR
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/E)
Altitude561 × 572 km
Inclination10.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to NeuSAR?

NeuSAR re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jun 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 NeuSAR re-enter the atmosphere?

NeuSAR re-entered on 1 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built NeuSAR?

NeuSAR was operated by DSTA / STELEC and built by SATRHW/STELEC (SG).

Launched together

DS-EONORAD 52935SCOOB-IRe-entered 2025POEMNORAD 52939
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.