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Rohini RS-D-2

Re-entered 19 Apr 1990

Rohini RS-D-2 (NORAD 14002, COSPAR 1983-033A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 1990, launched on 17 Apr 1983 on the Rohini RS-D-2 mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the Rohini programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC on the RS bus, with a mass of 41 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.

1983
launched
1990
re-entered
7
years on orbit
41
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched17 Apr 1983 · on the Rohini RS-D-2 mission
Operational24 Sep 1984 · entered service
Retired24 Sep 1984 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Apr 1990 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID14002
COSPAR1983-033A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISRO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerISAC
BusRS
Mass41 kg
ProgrammeRohini
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude387 × 849 km
Inclination46.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Rohini RS-D-2?

Rohini RS-D-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Apr 1990, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1983. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Rohini RS-D-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Rohini RS-D-2 re-entered on 19 Apr 1990, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Rohini RS-D-2?

Rohini RS-D-2 was operated by ISRO and built by ISAC (IN).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.