Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter
Re-entered 14 Aug 2019Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter (NORAD 44441, COSPAR 2019-042A) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Aug 2019, launched on 22 Jul 2019 on the Chandrayaan-2 mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the Chandrayaan programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC on the CH2O bus, with a mass of 2,379 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 Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter?
Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Aug 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 Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter re-enter the atmosphere?
Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter re-entered on 14 Aug 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter?
Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter was operated by ISRO and built by ISAC (IN).