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IRNSS-1H

Re-entered 2 Mar 2019

IRNSS-1H (NORAD 42928, COSPAR 2017-051A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Mar 2019, launched on 31 Aug 2017 on the IRNSS-1H mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the IRNSS programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC on the I1K bus, with a mass of 1,425 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.

2017
launched
2019
re-entered
2
years on orbit
1,425
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched31 Aug 2017 · on the IRNSS-1H mission
Operational31 Aug 2017 · entered service
Retired31 Aug 2017 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Mar 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID42928
COSPAR2017-051A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISRO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerISAC
BusI1K
Mass1,425 kg (598 kg dry)
ProgrammeIRNSS
CategoryNAV
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude157 × 6,287 km
Inclination19.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to IRNSS-1H?

IRNSS-1H re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Mar 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2017. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did IRNSS-1H re-enter the atmosphere?

IRNSS-1H re-entered on 2 Mar 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built IRNSS-1H?

IRNSS-1H 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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