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Microsat-R

Re-entered 27 Mar 2019

Microsat-R (NORAD 43947, COSPAR 2019-006A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Mar 2019, launched on 24 Jan 2019 on the Microsat-R mission. It was operated by DRDO as part of the IMS programme. The spacecraft was built by DRDO on the Microsat bus, with a mass of 740 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.

2019
launched
2019
re-entered
0
years on orbit
740
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Jan 2019 · on the Microsat-R mission
Operational27 Mar 2019 · entered service
Retired27 Mar 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Mar 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43947
COSPAR2019-006A
TypeSatellite
OperatorDRDO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerDRDO
BusMicrosat
Mass740 kg
ProgrammeIMS
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude268 × 289 km
Inclination96.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Microsat-R?

Microsat-R re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Mar 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Microsat-R re-enter the atmosphere?

Microsat-R re-entered on 27 Mar 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Microsat-R?

Microsat-R was operated by DRDO and built by DRDO (IN).

Launched together

KalamSatRe-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.