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Chandrayaan-1

Re-entered 26 Oct 2008

Chandrayaan-1 (NORAD 33405, COSPAR 2008-052A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 2008, launched on 22 Oct 2008 on the Chandrayaan-1 mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the Chandrayaan programme. The spacecraft was built by ISRO on the IRS bus, with a mass of 1,351 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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1,351
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Oct 2008 · on the Chandrayaan-1 mission
Operational28 Aug 2009 · entered service
Retired28 Aug 2009 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Oct 2008 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID33405
COSPAR2008-052A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISRO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerISRO
BusIRS
Mass1,351 kg (496 kg dry)
ProgrammeChandrayaan
CategoryPLAN
OrbitLEO (DSO)
Altitude373 × 163,168 km
Inclination18.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Chandrayaan-1?

Chandrayaan-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Oct 2008, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2008. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Chandrayaan-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Chandrayaan-1 re-entered on 26 Oct 2008, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Chandrayaan-1?

Chandrayaan-1 was operated by ISRO and built by ISRO (IN).

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