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K-RadCube

Re-entered 2 Apr 2026

K-RadCube (NORAD 68541, COSPAR 2026-069D) was a KR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 2026, launched on 1 Apr 2026 on the Integrity mission. It was operated by KASA as part of the KARI Cube programme. The spacecraft was built by KASA on the Cubesat 12U bus, with a mass of 20 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
20
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Apr 2026 · on the Integrity mission
Operational2 Apr 2026 · entered service
Retired2 Apr 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Apr 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID68541
COSPAR2026-069D
TypeSatellite
OperatorKASA
Country / StateKR
ManufacturerKASA
BusCubesat 12U
Mass20 kg
ProgrammeKARI Cube
CategoryTECH
Orbit (TA)
Altitude61 × 70,276 km
Inclination28.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to K-RadCube?

K-RadCube re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 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 K-RadCube re-enter the atmosphere?

K-RadCube re-entered on 2 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built K-RadCube?

K-RadCube was operated by KASA and built by KASA (KR).

Launched together

Orion CM003Re-entered 2026TACHELESRe-entered 2026SWC-1NORAD 68540
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.