Protosat-1
Re-entered 22 Feb 2026Protosat-1 (NORAD 61793, COSPAR 2024-201B) was a RW satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Feb 2026, launched on 5 Nov 2024 on the E-Space 4 mission. It is catalogued as E-Space 4. It was operated by E-Space Rwanda as part of the E-Space programme. The spacecraft was built by ESPACE on the E-Space bus, with a mass of 100 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 Protosat-1?
Protosat-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 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 Protosat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Protosat-1 re-entered on 22 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Protosat-1?
Protosat-1 was operated by E-Space Rwanda and built by ESPACE (RW).