| Spacecraft | K-RadCube (K-Rad Cube) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 12U |
| Status | Reentry 2026-04-02. No signal? (Maybe a couple of signals received but contact not established, news on 2026-04-04) |
| Launched | 2026-04-01 |
| NORAD ID | 68541 |
| Deployer | CSD (Canisterized Satellite Dispenser) [Planetary Systems Corporation, Rocket Lab] |
| Launcher | SLS (Space Launch System) (Artemis-2) |
| Organisation | Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) |
| Institution | Space agency |
| Entity type | Government (Civil / Military) |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Nara Space |
| Operator | Nara Space |
| Oneliner |
Observe the space radiation environment from high Earth orbit (HEO). |
| Description |
Observe the space radiation environment from high Earth orbit (HEO). K-RADCube is a satellite managed by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI). NaraSpace is responsible for comprehensive system support for the entire mission, including main body construction, space environment testing, launch preparation, and post-launch operations. |
| Notes |
Classification is based on NASA signing contracts with local space agencies. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] |
| COTS subsystems |
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| Subsystems sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Beyond LEO orbit, Propulsion |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2026-07-29
