Kodiak
Re-entered 4 Aug 2026Kodiak (NORAD 43764, COSPAR 2018-099G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2026, launched on 3 Dec 2018 on the SSO-A mission. It is catalogued as Polar Scout 2. It was operated by USCG RDC / DHS-ST as part of the ORS programme. The spacecraft was built by MILLEI on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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 Kodiak?
Kodiak re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Aug 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Kodiak re-enter the atmosphere?
Kodiak re-entered on 4 Aug 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kodiak?
Kodiak was operated by USCG RDC / DHS-ST and built by MILLEI (US).