Trisat-3
Re-entered 11 Aug 2026Trisat-3 (NORAD 67299, COSPAR 2025-313BD) was a QA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 2026, launched on 28 Dec 2025 on the Soyuz Rideshare 16 mission. It is catalogued as QUBeSat-1. It was operated by Jami'at Qatar as part of the QAU programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB5P/QAU on the Trisat bus, with a mass of 0.5 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.
Lifecycle
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Trisat-3?
Trisat-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 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 Trisat-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Trisat-3 re-entered on 11 Aug 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Trisat-3?
Trisat-3 was operated by Jami'at Qatar and built by OKB5P/QAU (QA).