Mordovia-IOT
Re-entered 5 Feb 2026Mordovia-IOT (NORAD 61765, COSPAR 2024-199AG) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2026, launched on 4 Nov 2024 on the Soyuz Rideshare 14 mission. It was operated by SARPT as part of the Saransk programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZGU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 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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What happened to Mordovia-IOT?
Mordovia-IOT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 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 Mordovia-IOT re-enter the atmosphere?
Mordovia-IOT re-entered on 5 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Mordovia-IOT?
Mordovia-IOT was operated by SARPT and built by YUZGU (RU).