SEO
Re-entered 17 Feb 1989SEO (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 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 SEO?
SEO 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 SEO re-enter the atmosphere?
SEO re-entered on 17 Feb 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SEO?
SEO was operated by ISRO and built by ISRO (IN).