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RS10S

Re-entered 18 Feb 2022

RS10S (NORAD 53309, COSPAR 1998-067TU) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Feb 2022, launched on 15 Feb 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SARPT / YUZGU as part of the YUZGU programme. The spacecraft was built by SARPT/YUZGU 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

Launched15 Feb 2022 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Jan 2023 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered18 Feb 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53309
COSPAR1998-067TU
TypeSatellite
OperatorSARPT / YUZGU
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerSARPT/YUZGU
BusCubesat 3U
Mass5 kg
ProgrammeYUZGU
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude411 × 421 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to RS10S?

RS10S re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Feb 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 RS10S re-enter the atmosphere?

RS10S re-entered on 18 Feb 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built RS10S?

RS10S was operated by SARPT / YUZGU and built by SARPT/YUZGU (RU).

Launched together

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