GaindeSat
Re-entered 21 Jan 2026GaindeSat (NORAD 60529, COSPAR 2024-149BP) was a SN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jan 2026, launched on 16 Aug 2024 on the Transporter-11 mission. It was operated by SENSAT / Montpellier 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to GaindeSat?
GaindeSat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jan 2026, 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 GaindeSat re-enter the atmosphere?
GaindeSat re-entered on 21 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built GaindeSat?
GaindeSat was operated by SENSAT / Montpellier and built by MONTP (SN).