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DANTESat

Re-entered 7 Feb 2023

DANTESat (NORAD 55127, COSPAR 1998-067UU) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2023, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SPMIND as part of the SpMind programme. The spacecraft was built by SPMIND on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 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
4
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Nov 2022 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational30 Dec 2022 · entered service
Retired30 Dec 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Feb 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55127
COSPAR1998-067UU
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPMIND
Country / StateI
ManufacturerSPMIND
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeSpMind
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude411 × 415 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DANTESat?

DANTESat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 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 DANTESat re-enter the atmosphere?

DANTESat re-entered on 7 Feb 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DANTESat?

DANTESat was operated by SPMIND and built by SPMIND (I).

Launched together

MARIORe-entered 2023NUTSATRe-entered 2023LORISRe-entered 2023ORCASatRe-entered 2023TJREVERBRe-entered 2023SPORTRe-entered 2023PetitSatRe-entered 2023SS 1Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.