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SS 1

Re-entered 9 May 2023

SS 1 (NORAD 55181, COSPAR 1998-067UY) was a ID satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 May 2023, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SURYA as part of the Surya programme. The spacecraft was built by SURYA on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Nov 2022 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational16 Jan 2023 · entered service
Retired16 Jan 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 May 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55181
COSPAR1998-067UY
TypeSatellite
OperatorSURYA
Country / StateID
ManufacturerSURYA
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeSurya
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude411 × 415 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SS 1?

SS 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 May 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 SS 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

SS 1 re-entered on 9 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SS 1?

SS 1 was operated by SURYA and built by SURYA (ID).

Launched together

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