QUBeSat-1
Re-entered 11 Aug 2026QUBeSat-1 (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 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to QUBeSat-1?
QUBeSat-1 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 QUBeSat-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
QUBeSat-1 re-entered on 11 Aug 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QUBeSat-1?
QUBeSat-1 was operated by Jami'at Qatar and built by OKB5P/QAU (QA).