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Clark-Sat-1

Re-entered 15 Apr 2024

Clark-Sat-1 (NORAD 58613, COSPAR 1998-067WE) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 2024, launched on 10 Nov 2023 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by CMIHS as part of the CMIHS programme. The spacecraft was built by ARKE 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
2024
re-entered
1
year on orbit
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Nov 2023 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Mar 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Mar 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Apr 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58613
COSPAR1998-067WE
TypeSatellite
OperatorCMIHS
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerARKE
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeCMIHS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude409 × 414 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Clark-Sat-1?

Clark-Sat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Apr 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 Clark-Sat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Clark-Sat-1 re-entered on 15 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Clark-Sat-1?

Clark-Sat-1 was operated by CMIHS and built by ARKE (J).

Launched together

BEAKRe-entered 2024Dragon C211.2Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.