Stratosat TK-1-B
Re-entered 13 May 2026Stratosat TK-1-B (NORAD 57323, COSPAR 2023-091AX) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 May 2026, launched on 27 Jun 2023 on the Soyuz Rideshare 11 mission. It was operated by Stratonavtika / MKS as part of the StratoSat programme. The spacecraft was built by MKS on the TinySat 1TU bus, with a mass of 0.125 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Stratosat TK-1-B?
Stratosat TK-1-B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 May 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-B re-enter the atmosphere?
Stratosat TK-1-B re-entered on 13 May 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Stratosat TK-1-B?
Stratosat TK-1-B was operated by Stratonavtika / MKS and built by MKS (RU).