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KMSL

Re-entered 5 Jun 2026

KMSL (NORAD 47958, COSPAR 2021-022AC) was a KR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jun 2026, launched on 22 Mar 2021 on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission. It was operated by CHOSU as part of the Chosun programme. The spacecraft was built by CHOSU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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.

2021
launched
2026
re-entered
5
years on orbit
3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Mar 2021 · on the Soyuz Rideshare 9 mission
Operational1 May 2026 · entered service
Retired1 May 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Jun 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47958
COSPAR2021-022AC
TypeSatellite
OperatorCHOSU
Country / StateKR
ManufacturerCHOSU
BusCubesat 3U
Mass3 kg
ProgrammeChosun
CategoryMGRAV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude536 × 563 km
Inclination97.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to KMSL?

KMSL re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jun 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did KMSL re-enter the atmosphere?

KMSL re-entered on 5 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built KMSL?

KMSL was operated by CHOSU and built by CHOSU (KR).

Launched together

CAS500-1NORAD 47932ChallengeOneRe-entered 2025BEESAT 6Re-entered 2024GRBAlphaRe-entered 2025OrbiKraft-ZorkiyRe-entered 20253B5GSATRe-entered 2024STECCORe-entered 2024ArduiCubeRe-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.