Space Recovery Experiment
Re-entered 22 Jan 2007Space Recovery Experiment (NORAD 29711, COSPAR 2007-001C) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jan 2007, launched on 10 Jan 2007 on the LAPAN-TUBSAT mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the Gagan programme. The spacecraft was built by VSSC on the SRE bus, with a mass of 550 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 Space Recovery Experiment?
Space Recovery Experiment re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jan 2007, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2007. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Space Recovery Experiment re-enter the atmosphere?
Space Recovery Experiment re-entered on 22 Jan 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Space Recovery Experiment?
Space Recovery Experiment was operated by ISRO and built by VSSC (IN).