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Sathyabamasat

Re-entered 11 Jul 2023

Sathyabamasat (NORAD 41600, COSPAR 2016-040B) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 2023, launched on 22 Jun 2016 on the PSLV Rideshare 07 mission. It was operated by SATHYA as part of the Sathya programme. The spacecraft was built by SATHYA on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 1.5 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.

2016
launched
2023
re-entered
7
years on orbit
1.5
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Jun 2016 · on the PSLV Rideshare 07 mission
Operational1 Jan 2017 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Jul 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41600
COSPAR2016-040B
TypeSatellite
OperatorSATHYA
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerSATHYA
BusCubesat 2U
Mass1.5 kg
ProgrammeSathya
CategoryEOSCI
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude500 × 517 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Sathyabamasat?

Sathyabamasat re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Sathyabamasat re-enter the atmosphere?

Sathyabamasat re-entered on 11 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Sathyabamasat operational?

Sathyabamasat was operational for roughly 6 years, from 1 Jan 2017 to 1 Jun 2023.

Who operated and built Sathyabamasat?

Sathyabamasat was operated by SATHYA and built by SATHYA (IN).

Launched together

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