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Unicorn-2P

Re-entered 3 Mar 2026

Unicorn-2P (NORAD 63981, COSPAR 2025-052BT) was a D satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2026, launched on 15 Mar 2025 on the Transporter-13 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.

2025
launched
2026
re-entered
1
year on orbit
0.75
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Mar 2025 · on the Transporter-13 mission
Operational1 Feb 2026 · entered service
Retired1 Feb 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Mar 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID63981
COSPAR2025-052BT
TypeSatellite
OperatorAlba Orbital
Country / StateD
ManufacturerALBA
BusPocketQube 3P
Mass0.75 kg
ProgrammeAlba
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude513 × 520 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Unicorn-2P?

Unicorn-2P re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Unicorn-2P re-enter the atmosphere?

Unicorn-2P re-entered on 3 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Unicorn-2P?

Unicorn-2P was operated by Alba Orbital and built by ALBA (D).

Launched together

Jinjusat-1BNORAD 63210Tomorrow-S5NORAD 63234OTP-2NORAD 63235RED5NORAD 63236Tevel 2-4NORAD 63237Tevel 2-1NORAD 63238Tevel 2-3NORAD 63239Al MuntherNORAD 63240
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.