SDSAT
Re-entered 18 Jul 2023SDSAT (NORAD 47721, COSPAR 2021-015V) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 2023, launched on 28 Feb 2021 on the PSLV Rideshare 18 mission. It was operated by SKI as part of the SKI programme. The spacecraft was built by ISRO/SKI on the SDSAT bus, with a mass of 4 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 SDSAT?
SDSAT re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Jul 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 SDSAT re-enter the atmosphere?
SDSAT re-entered on 18 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SDSAT?
SDSAT was operated by SKI and built by ISRO/SKI (IN).