InnoSAT-2
Re-entered 9 Dec 2022InnoSAT-2 (NORAD 43738, COSPAR 2018-096V) was a MY satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Dec 2022, launched on 29 Nov 2018 on the PSLV Rideshare 13 mission. It was operated by ATSB as part of the BKSA programme. The spacecraft was built by ATSB on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to InnoSAT-2?
InnoSAT-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Dec 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did InnoSAT-2 re-enter the atmosphere?
InnoSAT-2 re-entered on 9 Dec 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built InnoSAT-2?
InnoSAT-2 was operated by ATSB and built by ATSB (MY).