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NuLIoN

Re-entered 13 Oct 2024

NuLIoN (NORAD 57487, COSPAR 2023-109G) was a SG satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Oct 2024, launched on 30 Jul 2023 on the DS-SAR mission. It was operated by NUSP as part of the NuSpace programme. The spacecraft was built by NUSP on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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.

2023
launched
2024
re-entered
1
year on orbit
3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Jul 2023 · on the DS-SAR mission
Operational1 Sep 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Oct 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57487
COSPAR2023-109G
TypeSatellite
OperatorNUSP
Country / StateSG
ManufacturerNUSP
BusCubesat 3U
Mass3 kg
ProgrammeNuSpace
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/E)
Altitude522 × 537 km
Inclination5.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to NuLIoN?

NuLIoN re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Oct 2024, 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 NuLIoN re-enter the atmosphere?

NuLIoN re-entered on 13 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built NuLIoN?

NuLIoN was operated by NUSP and built by NUSP (SG).

Launched together

DS-SARNORAD 57481VELOX-AMNORAD 57482OrbAstro-12NORAD 57483SCOOB-IINORAD 57484ARCADENORAD 57485Galassia-2NORAD 57486
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.