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K-SAT-2

Re-entered 18 May 2014

K-SAT-2 (NORAD 39578, COSPAR 2014-009G) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 2014, launched on 27 Feb 2014 on the GPM-C mission. It was operated by KAGO as part of the Kago programme. The spacecraft was built by KAGO on the Cubesat 1U bus, with a mass of 1 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.

2014
launched
2014
re-entered
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years on orbit
1
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Feb 2014 · on the GPM-C mission
Operational1 May 2014 · entered service
Retired1 May 2014 · end of operational service
Re-entered18 May 2014 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID39578
COSPAR2014-009G
TypeSatellite
OperatorKAGO
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerKAGO
BusCubesat 1U
Mass1 kg
ProgrammeKago
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude382 × 389 km
Inclination65.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to K-SAT-2?

K-SAT-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did K-SAT-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

K-SAT-2 re-entered on 18 May 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built K-SAT-2?

K-SAT-2 was operated by KAGO and built by KAGO (J).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.