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ICOR SV

Re-entered 21 Apr 2026

ICOR SV (NORAD 68127, COSPAR 2026-046A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2026, launched on 12 Mar 2026 on the LM-400 Tech Demo mission. It is catalogued as LM-400 TDS. It was operated by LMSS Denver as part of the LM Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSSD on the LM-400 bus, with a mass of 1,100 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.

2026
launched
2026
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,100
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Mar 2026 · on the LM-400 Tech Demo mission
Operational1 Apr 2026 · entered service
Retired1 Apr 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Apr 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID68127
COSPAR2026-046A
TypeSatellite
OperatorLMSS Denver
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSSD
BusLM-400
Mass1,100 kg
ProgrammeLM Tech
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/R)
Altitude231 × 423 km
Inclination123.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to ICOR SV?

ICOR SV re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2026. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did ICOR SV re-enter the atmosphere?

ICOR SV re-entered on 21 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built ICOR SV?

ICOR SV was operated by LMSS Denver and built by LMSSD (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.