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INS-2TD

Re-entered 13 Nov 2024

INS-2TD (NORAD 51658, COSPAR 2022-013C) was a IN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2024, launched on 14 Feb 2022 on the RISAT-1A mission. It was operated by ISRO as part of the INS programme. The spacecraft was built by ISAC on the INS-2 bus, with a mass of 17.5 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.

2022
launched
2024
re-entered
2
years on orbit
17.5
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Feb 2022 · on the RISAT-1A mission
Operational1 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Nov 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID51658
COSPAR2022-013C
TypeSatellite
OperatorISRO
Country / StateIN
ManufacturerISAC
BusINS-2
Mass17.5 kg
ProgrammeINS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude520 × 533 km
Inclination97.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to INS-2TD?

INS-2TD re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did INS-2TD re-enter the atmosphere?

INS-2TD re-entered on 13 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built INS-2TD?

INS-2TD was operated by ISRO and built by ISAC (IN).

Launched together

RISAT-1ANORAD 51656InspireSat-1Re-entered 2026
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.