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MDQubesat-2

Re-entered 4 Jun 2026

MDQubesat-2 (NORAD 58665, COSPAR 2023-185P) was a AR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 2026, launched on 1 Dec 2023 on the Korea 425 mission. It was operated by Innova Space as part of the Innova programme. The spacecraft was built by INNO on the PocketQube 2P 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.

2023
launched
2026
re-entered
3
years on orbit
0.5
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Dec 2023 · on the Korea 425 mission
Operational1 May 2026 · entered service
Retired1 May 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Jun 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58665
COSPAR2023-185P
TypeSatellite
OperatorInnova Space
Country / StateAR
ManufacturerINNO
BusPocketQube 2P
Mass0.5 kg
ProgrammeInnova
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude552 × 577 km
Inclination97.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to MDQubesat-2?

MDQubesat-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did MDQubesat-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

MDQubesat-2 re-entered on 4 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built MDQubesat-2?

MDQubesat-2 was operated by Innova Space and built by INNO (AR).

Launched together

GNOMES-4NORAD 58462425 Project Flight 1NORAD 58463KOYOHNORAD 58464BaneRe-entered 2026uHETsatNORAD 58466Lilium 1Re-entered 2026SpIRITNORAD 58468ION SCV015NORAD 58469
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.