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RS1S

Re-entered 18 Feb 2022

RS1S (NORAD 53322, COSPAR 1998-067UA) 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 YUZGU as part of the Ryazan programme. The spacecraft was built by 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 ID53322
COSPAR1998-067UA
TypeSatellite
OperatorYUZGU
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerYUZGU
BusCubesat 3U
Mass5 kg
ProgrammeRyazan
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude412 × 418 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to RS1S?

RS1S 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 RS1S re-enter the atmosphere?

RS1S re-entered on 18 Feb 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built RS1S?

RS1S was operated by YUZGU and built by YUZGU (RU).

Launched together

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