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Connecta T3.1

Re-entered 16 Nov 2025

Connecta 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.

2023
launched
2025
re-entered
2
years on orbit
5
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Nov 2023 · on the Transporter-9 mission
Operational1 Oct 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Nov 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58256
COSPAR2023-174A
TypeSatellite
OperatorPLNSST
Country / StateTR
ManufacturerPLNSST
BusCubesat 3U
Mass5 kg
ProgrammePlan S
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude517 × 531 km
Inclination97.5°

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).

Launched together

Dove 24f6NORAD 58280Aether 1Re-entered 2026Dove 24fdNORAD 58282Dove 24aaRe-entered 2026Dove 24f5NORAD 58284Dove 24f2NORAD 58285Dove 24f4NORAD 58286PICO-1A-9Re-entered 2026
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.