Albania-1
Re-entered 29 Jan 2026Albania-1 (NORAD 55064, COSPAR 2023-001BH) was a UY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jan 2026, launched on 3 Jan 2023 on the Transporter-6 mission. It is catalogued as NuSat-32. It was operated by URUGUS S.A. as part of the Satelog programme. The spacecraft was built by URUGUS on the Newsat V 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 Albania-1?
Albania-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jan 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Albania-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Albania-1 re-entered on 29 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Albania-1?
Albania-1 was operated by URUGUS S.A. and built by URUGUS (UY).