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Sindhu Netra

Re-entered 14 Dec 2023

Sindhu Netra (NORAD 47702, COSPAR 2021-015D) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Dec 2023, launched on 28 Feb 2021 on the PSLV Rideshare 18 mission. It was operated by PESU / DRDO as part of the PESU programme. The spacecraft was built by PESU on the Sindhu bus, with a mass of 10 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.

2021
launched
2023
re-entered
2
years on orbit
10
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Feb 2021 · on the PSLV Rideshare 18 mission
Operational1 Jan 2023 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Dec 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47702
COSPAR2021-015D
TypeSatellite
OperatorPESU / DRDO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerPESU
BusSindhu
Mass10 kg
ProgrammePESU
CategoryTECH/COM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude491 × 506 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Sindhu Netra?

Sindhu Netra re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Dec 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Sindhu Netra re-enter the atmosphere?

Sindhu Netra re-entered on 14 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Sindhu Netra?

Sindhu Netra was operated by PESU / DRDO and built by PESU (IN).

Launched together

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