Mars Orbiter Spacecraft

Re-entered 16 Nov 2013

Mars Orbiter Spacecraft (NORAD 39370, COSPAR 2013-060A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2013, launched on 5 Nov 2013 on the Mars Orbiter Spacecraft mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the Chandrayaan programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC on the IRS? bus, with a mass of 1,337 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.

2013

launched

2013

re-entered

years on orbit

1,337

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Nov 2013 · on the Mars Orbiter Spacecraft mission

Operational12 Apr 2022 · entered service

Retired12 Apr 2022 · end of operational service

Re-entered16 Nov 2013 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID39370

COSPAR2013-060A

TypeSatellite

OperatorISRO

Country / StateIN

ManufacturerISAC

BusIRS?

Mass1,337 kg (483 kg dry)

ProgrammeChandrayaan

CategoryPLAN

OrbitLEO (DSO)

Altitude845 × 194,676 km

Inclination19.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Mars Orbiter Spacecraft?

Mars Orbiter Spacecraft re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Mars Orbiter Spacecraft re-enter the atmosphere?

Mars Orbiter Spacecraft re-entered on 16 Nov 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Mars Orbiter Spacecraft?

Mars Orbiter Spacecraft 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.

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