Connecta T3.1
Re-entered 16 Nov 2025Connecta T3.1 (NORAD 58256, COSPAR 2023-174A) was a TR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2025, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by PLNSST as part of the Plan S programme. The spacecraft was built by PLNSST on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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 Connecta T3.1?
Connecta T3.1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2025, 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 Connecta T3.1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Connecta T3.1 re-entered on 16 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Connecta T3.1?
Connecta T3.1 was operated by PLNSST and built by PLNSST (TR).