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Binar-3

Re-entered 8 Nov 2024

Binar-3 (NORAD 60957, COSPAR 1998-067WX) was a AU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Nov 2024, launched on 4 Aug 2024 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by CURTIN as part of the Curtin programme. The spacecraft was built by CURTIN 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.

2024
launched
2024
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 Aug 2024 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered8 Nov 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID60957
COSPAR1998-067WX
TypeSatellite
OperatorCURTIN
Country / StateAU
ManufacturerCURTIN
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeCurtin
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude404 × 421 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Binar-3?

Binar-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Nov 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 Binar-3 re-enter the atmosphere?

Binar-3 re-entered on 8 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Binar-3?

Binar-3 was operated by CURTIN and built by CURTIN (AU).

Launched together

Binar-4Re-entered 2024CosmoGirl-SatRe-entered 2024SAKURARe-entered 2024Wisseed SatRe-entered 2024Binar-2Re-entered 2024SaganSat0Re-entered 2024CySat 1Re-entered 2025DORARe-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.