YOTSUBA-KULOVER
Re-entered 17 Apr 2026YOTSUBA-KULOVER (NORAD 65941, COSPAR 1998-067XN) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Apr 2026, launched on 14 Sep 2025 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by KYUT / KYUD as part of the Kyutech programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUT on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 1.8 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 YOTSUBA-KULOVER?
YOTSUBA-KULOVER re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Apr 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did YOTSUBA-KULOVER re-enter the atmosphere?
YOTSUBA-KULOVER re-entered on 17 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built YOTSUBA-KULOVER?
YOTSUBA-KULOVER was operated by KYUT / KYUD and built by KYUT (J).