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Noor 3

Re-entered 16 Aug 2024

Noor 3 (NORAD 57962, COSPAR 2023-150A) was a IR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Aug 2024, launched on 27 Sep 2023 on the Noor 3 mission. It was operated by IRGC as part of the IRGC programme. The spacecraft was built by IRGC on the Cubesat 6U? bus, with a mass of 15 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
15
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Sep 2023 · on the Noor 3 mission
Operational1 Jul 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jul 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57962
COSPAR2023-150A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIRGC
Country / StateIR
ManufacturerIRGC
BusCubesat 6U?
Mass15 kg
ProgrammeIRGC
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude442 × 455 km
Inclination60.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Noor 3?

Noor 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Aug 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 Noor 3 re-enter the atmosphere?

Noor 3 re-entered on 16 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Noor 3?

Noor 3 was operated by IRGC and built by IRGC (IR).

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