Djibouti-1A
Re-entered 2 Sep 2025Djibouti-1A (NORAD 58266, COSPAR 2023-174L) was a DJ satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Sep 2025, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by CERD / MONTP as part of the CERD programme. The spacecraft was built by MONTP on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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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What happened to Djibouti-1A?
Djibouti-1A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Sep 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 Djibouti-1A re-enter the atmosphere?
Djibouti-1A re-entered on 2 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Djibouti-1A?
Djibouti-1A was operated by CERD / MONTP and built by MONTP (DJ).