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Robusta 1E

Re-entered 9 Nov 2025

Robusta 1E (NORAD 58470, COSPAR 2023-185J) was a F satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2025, launched on 1 Dec 2023 on the Korea 425 mission. It was operated by MONTP as part of the Montpellier 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.

2023
launched
2025
re-entered
2
years on orbit
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Dec 2023 · on the Korea 425 mission
Operational1 Oct 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Nov 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58470
COSPAR2023-185J
TypeSatellite
OperatorMONTP
Country / StateF
ManufacturerMONTP
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeMontpellier
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude506 × 524 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Robusta 1E?

Robusta 1E re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 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 Robusta 1E re-enter the atmosphere?

Robusta 1E re-entered on 9 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Robusta 1E?

Robusta 1E was operated by MONTP and built by MONTP (F).

Launched together

GNOMES-4NORAD 58462425 Project Flight 1NORAD 58463KOYOHNORAD 58464BaneRe-entered 2026uHETsatNORAD 58466Lilium 1Re-entered 2026SpIRITNORAD 58468ION SCV015NORAD 58469
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.