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HSKSAT-1

Re-entered 11 Jul 2023

HSKSAT-1 (NORAD 55182, COSPAR 1998-067UZ) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 2023, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by HARSEI as part of the HaradaSeiki programme. The spacecraft was built by HARSEI 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
Operational1 Jun 2023 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Jul 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55182
COSPAR1998-067UZ
TypeSatellite
OperatorHARSEI
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerHARSEI
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeHaradaSeiki
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude409 × 417 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to HSKSAT-1?

HSKSAT-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 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 HSKSAT-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

HSKSAT-1 re-entered on 11 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built HSKSAT-1?

HSKSAT-1 was operated by HARSEI and built by HARSEI (J).

Launched together

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