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TecSAR-2

Re-entered 30 Oct 2022

TecSAR-2 (NORAD 34807, COSPAR 2009-019A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2022, launched on 20 Apr 2009 on the TecSAR-2 mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the RISAT programme. The spacecraft was built by IAI on the TechSar bus, with a mass of 300 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.

2009
launched
2022
re-entered
13
years on orbit
300
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Apr 2009 · on the TecSAR-2 mission
Operational29 Aug 2022 · entered service
Retired29 Aug 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Oct 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID34807
COSPAR2009-019A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISRO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerIAI
BusTechSar
Mass300 kg
ProgrammeRISAT
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude400 × 552 km
Inclination41.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to TecSAR-2?

TecSAR-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Oct 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did TecSAR-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

TecSAR-2 re-entered on 30 Oct 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built TecSAR-2?

TecSAR-2 was operated by ISRO and built by IAI (IN).

Launched together

Anna Univ. SatelliteRe-entered 2012
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.