ArcticSat-1
Re-entered 14 Jun 2026ArcticSat-1 (NORAD 61762, COSPAR 2024-199AD) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 2026, launched on 4 Nov 2024 on the Soyuz Rideshare 14 mission. It was operated by NARFU as part of the NARFU programme. The spacecraft was built by SPUT on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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 ArcticSat-1?
ArcticSat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 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 ArcticSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
ArcticSat-1 re-entered on 14 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ArcticSat-1?
ArcticSat-1 was operated by NARFU and built by SPUT (RU).