Bhaskara
Re-entered 17 Feb 1989Bhaskara (NORAD 11392, COSPAR 1979-051A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Feb 1989, launched on 7 Jun 1979 on the SEO mission. It is catalogued as SEO. It was operated by ISRO as part of the ISRO programme. The spacecraft was built by ISRO on the ISRO SEO bus, with a mass of 425 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 Bhaskara?
Bhaskara re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Feb 1989, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1979. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bhaskara re-enter the atmosphere?
Bhaskara re-entered on 17 Feb 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bhaskara?
Bhaskara was operated by ISRO and built by ISRO (IN).