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NUTSAT

Re-entered 4 Apr 2023

NUTSAT (NORAD 55124, COSPAR 1998-067UR) was a TW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 2023, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by NFU / NSPO as part of the NFU programme. The spacecraft was built by NFU 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.

2022
launched
2023
re-entered
1
year on orbit
2
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Nov 2022 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Mar 2023 · entered service
Retired1 Mar 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Apr 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55124
COSPAR1998-067UR
TypeSatellite
OperatorNFU / NSPO
Country / StateTW
ManufacturerNFU
BusCubesat 2U
Mass2 kg
ProgrammeNFU
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude411 × 416 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to NUTSAT?

NUTSAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Apr 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 NUTSAT re-enter the atmosphere?

NUTSAT re-entered on 4 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built NUTSAT?

NUTSAT was operated by NFU / NSPO and built by NFU (TW).

Launched together

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