Stratosat TK-1
Re-entered 10 Jan 2026Stratosat TK-1 (NORAD 57167, COSPAR 2023-091B) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jan 2026, launched on 27 Jun 2023 on the Soyuz Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by STRAT as part of the Geoskan programme. The spacecraft was built by GEOSK on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4.205 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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What happened to Stratosat TK-1?
Stratosat TK-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 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 Stratosat TK-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Stratosat TK-1 re-entered on 10 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Stratosat TK-1?
Stratosat TK-1 was operated by STRAT and built by GEOSK (RU).