Jagsat
Re-entered 22 Jan 2023Jagsat (NORAD 53771, COSPAR 1998-067UJ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jan 2023, launched on 15 Jul 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by USALA as part of the ERAU programme. The spacecraft was built by USALA on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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 Jagsat?
Jagsat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jan 2023, 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 Jagsat re-enter the atmosphere?
Jagsat re-entered on 22 Jan 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Jagsat?
Jagsat was operated by USALA and built by USALA (US).