Unicorn-2M
Re-entered 27 Feb 2026Unicorn-2M (NORAD 58726, COSPAR 2023-185Q) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Feb 2026, launched on 1 Dec 2023 on the Korea 425 mission. It was operated by Alba Orbital as part of the Alba programme. The spacecraft was built by ALBA on the PocketQube 3P bus, with a mass of 0.75 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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What happened to Unicorn-2M?
Unicorn-2M re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Feb 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 Unicorn-2M re-enter the atmosphere?
Unicorn-2M re-entered on 27 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Unicorn-2M?
Unicorn-2M was operated by Alba Orbital and built by ALBA (D).