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KSF2-A

Re-entered 13 Aug 2024

KSF2-A (NORAD 52194, COSPAR 2022-033AP) was a L satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Aug 2024, launched on 1 Apr 2022 on the Transporter-4 mission. It was operated by KLEOS as part of the Kleos programme. The spacecraft was built by ISISBV 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.

2022
launched
2024
re-entered
2
years on orbit
10
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Apr 2022 · on the Transporter-4 mission
Operational1 Jul 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jul 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52194
COSPAR2022-033AP
TypeSatellite
OperatorKLEOS
Country / StateL
ManufacturerISISBV
BusCubesat 6U
Mass10 kg
ProgrammeKleos
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude492 × 511 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to KSF2-A?

KSF2-A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did KSF2-A re-enter the atmosphere?

KSF2-A re-entered on 13 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built KSF2-A?

KSF2-A was operated by KLEOS and built by ISISBV (L).

Launched together

LEO-1NORAD 52157SpaceBEE T4-4Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE T4-1Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE T4-6Re-entered 2023NuSat 26NORAD 52184SpaceBEE T4-5Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE T4-10Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE T4-8Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.