CORAL
Re-entered 1 Aug 2026CORAL (NORAD 67684, COSPAR 1998-067YA) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 2026, launched on 26 Oct 2025 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by Roma La Sapienza as part of the ROSAP programme. The spacecraft was built by ROSAP on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 2 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to CORAL?
CORAL re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Aug 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 CORAL re-enter the atmosphere?
CORAL re-entered on 1 Aug 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORAL?
CORAL was operated by Roma La Sapienza and built by ROSAP (I).