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SNoOPI

Re-entered 28 Sep 2024

SNoOPI (NORAD 59563, COSPAR 1998-067WN) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 2024, launched on 21 Mar 2024 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by GSFC / PURDUE as part of the GSFC Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by GSFC/PURDUE on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 12 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.

2024
launched
2024
re-entered
0
years on orbit
12
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched21 Mar 2024 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Aug 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Aug 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID59563
COSPAR1998-067WN
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC / PURDUE
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGSFC/PURDUE
BusCubesat 6U
Mass12 kg
ProgrammeGSFC Cube
CategoryEOSCI
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude407 × 412 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SNoOPI?

SNoOPI re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did SNoOPI re-enter the atmosphere?

SNoOPI re-entered on 28 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SNoOPI?

SNoOPI was operated by GSFC / PURDUE and built by GSFC/PURDUE (US).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.